Exterior color selections carry real consequences — a color that looks right on a sample card can read completely differently across a full two-story facade. Paintsight lets you show the homeowner a full before-and-after preview of their siding color before you order a single gallon, so the decision is made with confidence and documented in writing.Documentation Index
Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.paintsight.com/llms.txt
Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.
Taking the best photos
Exterior previews depend on capturing the full picture of the home:- Shoot from across the street or far enough back to see the full facade. The preview needs to show the entire front of the house — roofline to foundation — so the homeowner understands how the color wraps the whole structure.
- Include the roofline and surrounding landscaping. Roof color and greenery both influence how a siding color reads. Including them in the photo gives the homeowner accurate context.
- Shoot in daylight, avoiding harsh midday shadows. Overcast days or early morning light produce the most even, shadow-free image. Midday sun creates strong contrasts that can make parts of the preview look inconsistent.
Selecting the surface
In Paintsight, select siding as the surface type. This applies the color to the siding material and keeps windows, doors, trim, and other fixed elements unchanged in the preview. If you are painting both the siding and the trim on the same job, create a separate preview for the trim color. See Trim & Doors for guidance on that surface type.Common paint details for exterior siding
All five supported brands — Sherwin-Williams, Benjamin Moore, Behr, Farrow & Ball, and Dulux — offer exterior product lines. When entering paint details, use the exterior-grade product name and code. Common sheen choices for exterior siding:| Siding material | Common finish |
|---|---|
| Wood and fiber cement | Satin or low-sheen |
| Vinyl (paintable) | Flat or satin |
| Stucco | Flat |
| Engineered wood | Satin |
Exterior colors look different under different lighting conditions. A color that reads as a soft blue-gray in morning light may appear more neutral at midday. When you share the preview with the homeowner, encourage them to look at it at different times of day — morning, noon, and evening — before signing off. The preview is based on the photo you upload, so shooting in consistent light gives the most representative result.