When you look around your home you probably notice the furniture and the decorations long before you see the paint. It’s always there and it’s something most of us hardly notice unless we specifically stop to take a look. Since paint changes slowly it can be hard to spot the growing imperfections until you go hunting for them, and by that point it’s usually time to repaint the entire house.
While painting the house can seem like a big job, it’s one that comes with more than a few benefits, and if you notice any of the following signs then it may be time for you to pick up a paint brush.
1. Flaking Paint
When you look around your home you probably notice the furniture and the decorations long before you see the paint. It’s always there and it’s something most of us hardly notice unless we specifically stop to take a look. Since paint changes slowly it can be hard to spot the growing imperfections until you go hunting for them, and by that point it’s usually time to repaint the entire house.
While painting the house can seem like a big job, it’s one that comes with more than a few benefits, and if you notice any of the following signs then it may be time for you to pick up a paint brush.
2. Marked or Stained Walls
Have the kids been using your walls as a canvas? Maybe you dropped a pot of bright red spaghetti sauce and the wall never really wiped clean. Or maybe those stains have just built up over time.
Most modern acrylic paints are breathable and porous. That’s good for allowing moisture to escape from your walls, but it’s not so great for trapping stains. Whatever the cause, if your walls are stained then fresh paint is going to be the simplest fix available.
3. Bubbling Paint
Paint that was applied properly shouldn’t bubble. Bubbling is usually a result of heat or moisture that was trapped under the coating while painting was happening, or from moisture that has seeped into the paint since. Bubbles in the paint often lead to cracked and flaking paint.
As with repairing flaking issues, it’s important to make sure you don’t have moisture problems in your walls before going to the effort of repainting.
4. Fading or Changing Colours
Interior paint can last for years, even decades if you’re using modern products, but eventually all paints begin to fade. Sunlight, exposure to steam and smoke from cooking, the dampness of bathroom areas and the simple passing of time all take their toll on the paint in your home.
Especially if you have bright or colourful feature walls, those paints will be the first ones to fade and make your home feel tired. Fresh paint will not only make the house look cleaner and newer, it will add a new layer of protection to your walls and give you another 5-10 years of the colours you love.
5. Resale Value
When you’re ready to move on, the house you’ve invested so much of your time and money into becomes your biggest asset. That means it pays to have it looking spick and span when potential buyers come around.
A fresh coat of paint is one of the best ways to make your home stand out as a tidy, well-maintained property that anyone would be lucky to buy. The time and money you spend on a fresh coat of paint will more than pay for itself at final sale time, and you’ll be leaving the next owner a blank canvas to build their own lives on.
Time for a Fresh Coat? Contact Pristine Painting Perfection Today!
Fresh paint is the best way to address any defects you can see on your walls. But if you want to freshen the house up without spending your weekends painting, the friendly team at Pristine Painting Perfection are here to help. We can take care of any paint damage and return your house to its original condition.Get in touch with us today if you’d like more information!