BUILDING COLOUR SCHEMES FOR STRATA COMMUNITIES
Choosing the right paint colour is key to achieving a great result in your next strata maintenance project — and Taubmans’ extensive colour range makes it easy.
The exterior and common areas of strata communities already have existing finishes and surfaces. Maintaining or refreshing those areas comes down to making sure you stay true to what’s there whilst also giving the spaces a fresh coat of paint.
Here’s what to consider when planning your strata repaint project, with expert tips from Taubmans’ National Colour and Design Manager, Fiona Dawson.
Think about the scope of the project. Are you refreshing the exterior, or is it the interior ommon areas?
Identifying the areas requiring a repaint will help with evaluating the light the area receives, whether natural or artificial, as well as what exists within the space.
Look closely at the area you are painting and how it receives sun and light.
For exterior spaces it’s important to look at where the natural light hits and how much it receives. Fiona recommends considering the artificial and natural light exposure in your interior before selecting your white.
White will appear differently depending on the light source. It’s important to sample your colours accordingly to make sure the desired result is achieved.
Which finishes already exist in the area – tiles, Colorbond® or flooring finishes?
Explore the existing finishes as they will give you clues to the complementary colours you can choose to enhance the look of the space.
For exterior painting look at the balcony finishes, roofing colours or existing embellishments on the frontage.These areas will give an indication of which colours may work best to enhance the look of existing finishes.
Fiona suggests starting with the flooring for your first clue. Flooring sets the scene for selecting colours or a feature wall to enhance common areas or foyers.
Do I need to worry about colour trends?
Trending colours are a great way to add a contemporary feel to a space, which may maintain the value of a property, appeal to new buyers and surprise and delight existing residents.
In the case of repainting and maintenance, Fiona always suggests you work with the current qualities of the building. This ensure the spaces maintain their current charm, whilst also looking fresh and modern.
Where do I start?
At Taubmans, we support your strata repainting project by offering bespoke advice. This includes colour, specification and warranty support for quality assurance.
Contact your local Taubmans team to find out more: Stephen Muscat • State Sales Manager - Commercial • NSW & ACT 0414 181 145 • smuscat@ppg.com Find out more about Taubmans at www.taubmans.com.au
