Best Tips To Choose The Right Color For Your Steel Building

What is the most popular color for exteriors in the United States? You may think that the answer depends upon the individual’s choice and will vary greatly with county, city, or state. But you would be surprised to know that’s not the case at all. The majority of the population chose white, gray, neutral, and beige. That’s right. White, by far, is the most popular color, especially when selling the building.

Other popular colors are black, blue, red, galvalume, etc. So, it is clear that white, off-white, cream, shades of grey & brown are the dominating colors. But given the vast array of colors along with their shades, which one should you pick for your steel building? That’s what we are going to talk about here.

Can You Paint Your Metal Building?

The short answer is Yes, you can. However, you can’t just buy a paint and apply a top coat or two thinking that’s it, done. This is especially true for galvanized steel. The protective zinc layer will stop the paint from adhering. Therefore, if you apply paint directly, it will peel off.

How To Paint Your Metal Building?

Don’t worry. It is not very hard. To paint your metal barn, you will need to follow the steps below:

• Clean the area where you have to apply paint.
• Remove any rusting or old paint peels (in the case of old metal barns)
• Next is to prime the surface. This step will ensure that paint sticks to your metal. Two types of primer that you can use are – galvanized metal primer & rust converter.
• Finally, you can begin painting. For best results, you can use paint made for galvanized steel or specific to the type of metal building. For metal buildings, oil paints are generally in use.

Do You Need To Spend Money On Metal Barn’s Color Maintenance?

With high-quality paint, you do not need to repaint your metal barns for two decades or even more. You may have to apply a coat if you see fading, chirping, or rust development. Clean your metal structure to prevent color fading and prolong its life.

Note that the color you choose also matters here. For example, some colors, such as reds, blues, and greens, are more likely to show off fade. However, neutrals & lighter color tones are less likely to show any color degradation.

So, which color should you choose? Let’s check them out.

Tips To Choose Color For Steel Buildings

1. Define A Purpose Of Your Metal Structure

What purpose does the metal building serve you? Is it your garage, carport, a living quarter, or a barn? The different color suits the additional requirement. To park your car or other vehicles, such as a boat, RV, or mini-truck, you likely want to match the color of your garage to the main home.

For storage units, garden sheds, or other small buildings, you can use bold colors that stand out or camouflage colors like green. You can choose a traditional red color for metal barns to give it a vintage aesthetic or grey tones for a complete modern makeover. You can select a monotonous or two-tone color and even change the color of your trim to contrast steel panels.

2. Which Color Suits Your Climate Zone?

Now, you may ask, “What does color have to do with weather?” You see, light colors like white and beige, lighter shades of grey, etc., tend to reflect light. Hence, it is excellent for areas that have long summers. Did you know that your roof is a place where 25% or more heat loss occurs?

For winter, it is just the opposite. If your area has longer fall & winter seasons, you can choose dark theme colors. They will absorb sunlight and help your building stay warmer for longer.

3. Exterior/ Surrounding For Your Metal Barns

Look for inspiration around you. It can be your surroundings, images on social media, or Pinterest. When you are selecting the color for your steel garage or metal barn, you must consider your neighborhood’s aesthetics. If your new metal building is near your main property, ensure that it looks in sync with your main house.

Now, there is no rule that your garage or barn must match the color of your home. Hence, you can either opt for a color that is similar to your main home or in contrast to it. The best part of a steel building is that it could be designed with an external façade to give the desired look.

At Viking Barns, we don’t sell metal buildings; we design your thoughts and give life to them. So, contact us today for custom-made barns that suit your specific needs.

4. Does Your Metal Dealer Gives Any Warranty On Color?

Certain metal dealers offer a warranty on their metal color. You can ask them about various color options. If you don’t get a warranty, don’t worry. A reputed metal dealer will always sell you high-quality, long-lasting painted metal panels.

5. Do Your HOA Have A Say?

Depending upon the society & neighborhood you live in, your homeowner association can dictate the color of your building. These restrictions may or may not exist depending on the community.

Metal structures such as steel carports, garages, sheds & living quarters may have to follow specific guidelines. However, structures such as commercial metal buildings, steel barns, or stand-alone Barndominiums may not fall under this category.

Fascinating Fifteen Colors By Viking Barns

Yes, that’s right. We offer not three, not seven, but a total of fifteen colors to choose from. We also offer a staggering five colors for your garage door to outstand your neighbors. You can select one or two-tone colors to give personal touches to your metal structure.

Call (704) 579-6966 today and get your dream metal color for siding, trim, panels, roof, doors, and even screws. Yes, that’s right. We look at each & every fine detail of metal buildings so you get a stunning & seamless-looking building. Contact Viking Barns for a free quote now.