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10 Essential Tips for a Successful Exterior House Painting Project
Painting the exterior of your home can completely transform its look and feel. A fresh coat of paint enhances curb appeal and protects your home from the elements. But, as simple as it might sound, exterior house painting requires planning, preparation, and attention to detail. If you’re gearing up to tackle this project, here are ten essential tips to ensure it goes smoothly.
Choose the Right Paint
When it comes to painting the exterior of your house, selecting the right paint colour is crucial. Lighter shades can make your home appear larger, while darker shades provide a bold statement. It’s important to consider the style of your home and the surroundings to pick colours that complement the architecture.
Plan Around the Weather
You can’t control the weather, but you can plan for it. Dry, warm days are ideal for painting, as rain or humidity can ruin fresh paint. Be sure to check the forecast and plan accordingly.
Invest in Quality Paint
Cutting costs by choosing cheaper paint is tempting, but high-quality distemper paint can save you money in the long run. Distemper paint is durable, resists fading, and withstands harsh weather conditions, making it perfect for exterior walls.
Prep Your Surface
Before opening the paint can, you need to prep the surface. Remove any old, peeling paint and sand down rough patches. A smooth surface ensures the paint adheres better and lasts longer.
Prime First
A good primer creates a solid base for your paint and helps it stick better. It also enhances the finish, especially when transitioning from darker to lighter shades.
Don’t Forget to Caulk
Exterior painting isn’t just about aesthetics; it’s also about protecting your home. Use caulk to seal any gaps or cracks in the walls, windows, or door frames. This helps prevent water from seeping in and causing damage.
Use the Right Tools
For a professional finish, use high-quality brushes and rollers. Brushes work great for edges and corners, while rollers help cover larger areas faster.
Mind the Details
Be careful with details like trim, windowsills, and doors. A contrasting paint shade for the wall trims can add visual interest and make your home pop. Take your time to make these smaller areas perfect.
Apply Multiple Coats
Don’t rush the process by trying to get away with one coat. For long-lasting and vibrant results, apply at least two coats of paint, allowing ample drying time between each layer.
Finish with a Sealant
After you’ve applied your paint, consider using a clear sealant to protect your work from UV rays and moisture. This extra step will keep your home looking fresh and vibrant for years.
Wrapping Up
A successful exterior painting project involves preparation, patience, and attention to detail. By choosing the right diffuse paint, picking ideal paint shades for the wall, and following these essential tips, you can ensure your home looks great and is protected for the long haul. Get your brushes ready to refresh your home!
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Abhay Duggal joins JioStar as director of Hindi GEC ad sales
The streaming giant brings in a seasoned revenue hand as the battle for Hindi television advertising heats up
MUMBAI: Abhay Duggal has a new desk, and JioStar has a new weapon. The media and entertainment veteran has joined JioStar as director of entertainment ad sales for Hindi general entertainment channels, adding 17 years of hard-won revenue experience to one of India’s most powerful broadcasting operations.
Duggal is no stranger to big portfolios or bruising markets. Before joining JioStar, he spent a brief stint at Republic World as deputy general manager and north regional head for ad sales. Before that, he put in three years at Enterr10 Television, where he ran the north region for Dangal TV and Dangal 2, two of India’s leading free-to-air Hindi channels. The north alone accounted for more than 50 per cent of total channel revenue on his watch, a number that tends to get attention in any sales meeting.
His longest stint was at Zee Entertainment Enterprises, where he spent over six years rising to associate director of sales. There he commanded the Hindi movies cluster across seven channels, owned more than half of north India’s revenue across flagship properties including Zee TV and &TV, and closed marquee sponsorships across the Indian Premier League, Zee Rishtey Awards and Dance India Dance. He also handled monetisation for the English movies and entertainment cluster and the global news channel WION, a portfolio that would stretch most sales teams twice his size.
Earlier in his career Duggal closed what was then a Rs 3 crore single deal at Reliance Broadcast Network, one of the largest in Indian radio at the time, before that he helped launch and monetise JAINHITS, India’s first HITS-based cable and satellite platform.
His edge, by his own account, lies in marrying data and instinct: translating audience trends, inventory signals and client demands into long-term partnerships built on cost-per-rating-point discipline rather than short-term deal chasing. In a media landscape being reshaped by streaming, fragmented attention and AI-driven advertising, that kind of rigour is increasingly rare and increasingly valuable.
JioStar, which blends the scale of Reliance’s Jio platform with the content firepower of Star, is doubling down on its advertising business at precisely the moment the Hindi GEC market is getting more competitive. Bringing in someone who has spent nearly two decades doing exactly this, across some of India’s most watched channels, is a pointed statement of intent. Duggal has spent his career turning audiences into revenue. JioStar is clearly betting he can do it again, and bigger.
