Signs You Need To Repaint Your Home

Your home's exterior paint protects your house from the elements and improves the appearance of your home. Over time, weather elements, aging, and general wear and tear can damage the paint. A new paint coat can help restore your home's curb appeal and prevent further damage. Here are signs that you need to repaint your house.

Paint Is Fading 

Direct sunlight can break down the pigments that hold the color scheme together. The damage is greater on some paints than others. For example, flat paint is less resistant to UV rays and can start to fade quickly. Some colors, such as greens, blues, yellows, and reds, fade faster than others. 

Even interior paint can fade over time due to temperature fluctuations in the house. Bulb light can also break the chemical bonds of the paint and cause the chemical structure to change. While all paint will naturally age and start to fade, harsh weather, light, and heat can cause the paint to fade faster.

Paint Is Peeling or Cracking

To identify cracks early enough and prevent further damage, check your walls for hairline cracks. If you don't solve the cracks, the paint will start to separate, and the cracks may become bigger. Over time, the paint will flake, curl, and peel away. You will notice tiny pieces of the wall on the ground, indicating problems with the paint's attachment to the walls.

If your building is older, peeling paint may bring up the problem of lead in your walls. Lead paint was popular several decades ago but is now known to be a hazardous material. The lead paint will flake, blister, and crack when it ages. If you notice paint blisters on an old home, immediately schedule an inspection of your walls to test for lead. 

Paint has Hairline Cracks

If your house's paint has hairline cracks, your painters can use a caulking gun to apply caulk and cover the cracks. The caulk helps remove gaps and create smooth and neat edges to your exterior and interior walls. Caulk is especially beneficial if there are small gaps between the wood. Caulk is also beneficial if you have used tiles for your walls and want to make the gaps between the tiles less conspicuous.

If your paint has begun to wear down, the caulk may crack. The problem can also occur if the painter uses wet caulk to paint your home. Once the caulk dries, it will shrink and compromise the paint film. Another cause of caulk cracking is using a caulk that is incompatible with your paint. 

You Want to Sell the House

The selling price of your house depends on several factors, such as the location and size of the land. But a fresh coat of paint is one of the easiest ways to increase the value and appeal of your home. 

The paint will create the perfect curb appeal that sets the tone for buyers inspecting your house. The impact will be even greater if you incorporate the latest painting trends when repainting your house. In addition to repainting all the exterior walls, repaint kitchen walls, main living space, behind the toilet, and cabinets.

Repainting also allows you to remove customized colors and replace them with neutral tones. That is because the average home buyer wants to avoid buying a house that sticks out in the neighborhood. For example, you might have painted your baby's bedroom green or blue, but this color may be uninviting to potential buyers. Repaint the home in neutral colors, such as grey or beige. 

Repainting your home may look easy, and you may be tempted to pick up the roller and complete the project independently. However, the best way is to hire Maynor Roofing, Siding, and Home Repair to repaint your home for you. We provide drywall, painting, windows, siding, and roofing services. Contact us today to benefit from our experience.