We all know that magic ingredient which turns haunted houses to look like super luxurious mansions or help a tiny house to steal the spotlight of the lane. Yes, you guessed it right! The fastest and the most impressive face lifter – a fresh coating of paint. Whether it’s time to sell your house, to add a quick touch of appeal or even if you’re a keeper of a well-maintained house, painting is always a necessity! A common question asked repeatedly is “How often should I paint my house?” Well, you must’ve heard a lot of opinions while some may even say, “never until you sell”!
In reality, it depends on a number of factors, primarily the exterior finish of your house, the location and the final vital factor, the quality of your last paint job.
A good paint job is a great investment as it will last much longer. That’s why QuickHelp only offers professional painters who know what they’re doing. Visit QuickHelp to find out more.
So how often should you paint?
Here’s a few tips to know whether or not it’s time for a paint job!
- The interior
The paint jobs done in different rooms actually last different durations. For instance, living and dining rooms generally only need to be painted once every two to three years, while kids bedrooms need to be painted much more frequently, about every 1-2 years.
Specially in kids rooms, it’s important to use a high quality paint with high sheen that can be rubbed clean easily. The painters available at QuickHelp know exactly what type of paint is better for each room and each scenario, so you don’t have to worry about which paint to buy. All you need to do is pick your favorite color!
- Wood Siding
These should be repainted every 2-4 years if it’s fully coated in paint. If the wood stains are visible, then it’s advised to repair/varnish every 4 years.
- Aluminum Siding
These will last about 5 years between paint jobs but make sure that you watch out for breakage!
- Unpainted Bricks
The only upkeep required is cleaning although you will need to paint the trim. If you choose to paint the brick itself, a quality job would last 6-12 years which will depend based on the location and weather conditions.
HEADS UP: Don’t try to save money by putting off exterior painting. All you will end up with is making the preparation work hard and the job ultimately more expensive. Damaged paint or exposed patches of bare wall are an urgent signal that you should paint ASAP to protect your home.
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