​​Painting your house, whether it is interior painting or exterior painting, can get really costly. The cost of paint and the amount of paint needed is enough to detract people from embarking on a house painting project. However, paints don’t just beautify homes, it is also essential to protect the quality of the house. So, when a house painting job is necessary, it would be nice if there would be ways of reducing costs without having to skimp on the quality of the paint to be used. One way costs in home renovations can be reduced is if it is deducted from taxes.
 
Unfortunately, house painting, much like other home repairs, is not tax deductible. The only time repainting your house becomes tax deductible is if it becomes part of the capital improvement of your house after it has been damaged in a fire or natural disaster. Even this does not mean that you can include the cost of the house painting job in your annual filing of tax deductions. You can only use this when you sell your house because it will form part of the original value of your home.   

So, what is the capital improvement and in what way can you use it to deduct the cost of house painting from your taxes?
 
This is actually a roundabout way of getting tax deductions for your house painting because you can only use this when the time comes for you to sell your house as an addition to your cost basis rather than as tax deductions in your annual filing. Still, it saves a lot of money so it’s worth learning about.
 
Capital improvements are additions or alteration to real property that either substantially adds value or prolongs the useful life of the house, becomes part of the house in such a way that would cause material damage if it were removed, or intended to be a permanent installation. This means that the work done in your home is substantial enough that it becomes a part of the real property. An example of capital improvement are installing kitchen cabinets, replacing the roof, adding a bedroom and more.
 
Capital improvements are beneficial when you want to make your house look nicer and add more value to it as you are selling it in order to get a greater price for the house. For example, building a deck around the house will increase its value.
 
Unfortunately, painting is still not covered in the capital gains of the house. The only circumstance wherein house painting can be included in the capital improvement is when the house burned down or there had been a natural calamity which destroyed. Here, the homeowner is forced to rebuild the house or restore it to its original condition, including the house painting.

​Exceptions
 
Exceptions to this rule are when you use your house as a home office or when you are renting out the house. Repainting a home office can be deducted as a business expense but only for the portion which you use as the home office. So, when you repaint your entire house, the deductible portion only corresponds to the proportion of the home office.
 
For houses that are being rented out, everything you do to manage, conserve, maintain, or repair the house becomes tax deductible.

Ways of Reducing Cost in your House Painting Project

• Shop around

Different painters have different capabilities and so different pricing for the job that they do. When you’re pondering on a painting job for your house, look at several contractors or painters, some painter somewhere will offer you a lower price for the same amount of work. Of course, this goes without saying that you still have to look into the quality of work produced by the low-cost painter you have just found.

• Repaint before visible signs of wear begin to appear

This is because when there are already portions of the wall with peeling or flaking paint, it takes a significantly larger amount of time to do the painting job correctly because it takes more time to prepare the surface for the paint to adhere. You’ll want your new coat of paint to adhere to the wall well so that you can save future costs of repainting. This then drives up the cost of labor, which is the biggest cost in house painting.

• Do-it-yourself

As mentioned in the previous item, labor costs constitute the biggest cost in house painting. This means that if you can do the job yourself, you’d save tons in the painting job.

• Mind the paint colors

Colors affect painting job so much that a lot of thought has to go into choosing it. For one thing, you’ll want the paint colors to be ones you actually like. Then of course, you’d want them to be pleasing to your visitors and to harmonize with all the other things in your home. And, perhaps more importantly, you want to think about the paint colors because they affect the cost of the painting job. For example, a repainting job using just the same color can save you a coat of paint, hence, lesser cost. Another thing you have to think about when choosing colors is that using too many colors in your house painting job will increase the labor cost because painters will have to switch from one color to another. Some great house colors that are commonly used in Georgia are autumn red, cypress blue, and desert tan.

• Don’t skip the primer

Walls absorb paint and when you don’t use primers on your wall before painting, the wall will absorb a large proportion of your paint. Primers are way cheaper that paint, so better for the wall to absorb the primer than that expensive paint. In addition to that, primers also allow for a uniform coverage of the primed surface.

• Use good quality paint

Using cheaper paints does not actually save house painting costs. If you want to save on the cost of a painting job, a good quality paint will reduce your costs because it is a lot more durable than its cheaper alternative and it will only require fewer coats in order to cover the entire surface.
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So, house painting is definitely an expensive endeavor for homeowners and its cost is cannot be directly deducted from your taxes. Still, there are a myriad of ways to reduce the cost of house painting. Since labor costs have the highest proportion of that expense, it is then advisable to reduce that cost as much as you can. For one thing, you can reduce the cost by doing the painting job yourself, or if you’re not so confident about your house painting skills, you can do some parts of the job which wouldn’t show in the final output such as painting the primer. This not only saves you the cost of labor, but using primers also save you the cost of using too many paints.

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If you need a reputable house painting professionals in Warner Robins, Macon region who understand the needs of their clients look no further. Contact the experts at Pizzazz Painters Warner Robins.
Check us at https://www.pizzazzpainterswarnerrobins.com/ and schedule your appointment for a free painting estimate or call us at 478-292-2821. We are here to help!

​Painters proudly serving in Warner Robins, Macon, Bonaire, Byron, Kathleen, Lizella, Perry, Fort Valley
Bibb County Georgia, Houston County Georgia, Peach County Georgia, Macon County Georgia, Crawford County Georgia.

​Painting a house can be exciting if you're looking forward to giving your home a fresh new look, but you may want to check your calendar before taking out those paintbrushes, because- surprise, surprise, house painting is not something you can do year-round. So when is the ideal season to paint a house? Generally, it is best to paint a house in summer, when it's dry and warm, which are ideal conditions for letting the paint cure properly. It is important to consider the proper temperature to achieve the best results, and summer tends to be the best choice as there is less chance of rain, and there are no freezing night temperatures which can cause the paint to peel or crack. There are other factors to consider, however, when determining the best time to paint.

​These factors include which part of the house you intend to paint, your location, environmental conditions, and even the type of paint you plan to use. 

​The Ideal Season When Painting the Exterior or Interior of the House
Choosing when to paint a house may depend on whether you want to do indoor painting or outdoor painting. For exterior painting, you have to carefully consider the temperature and environmental conditions outside. An ambient temperature of 50 degrees is usually accepted as ideal for painting outdoors.

​For obvious reasons, it is not recommended to do exterior painting in freezing temperatures or during wet weather. In temperatures that are too hot, the paint may dry too quickly and stick to the brush. The heat and humidity may also ruin the finish. All things considered, the best seasons to paint outdoors are summer and spring. If you are thinking of painting the interior of your home, however, you may want to consider painting in the winter. You may still paint in summer, but too much heat can cause unwanted marks, stains and uneven finish. The humidity can also affect how quickly the paint can dry and stick to the wall surface.

Winter may be ideal for painting indoors for a number of reasons. First, if you're snowed in or just can't leave the house because of the cold, what better way to pass the time than to beautify your home with a fresh new coat of paint? New colors on your wall can help lift your mood despite the gloomy cold of winter. Second, winter means cold weather, which means less humidity. Less humidity allows the paint to dry faster. Paint drying faster means more relief for you as you won’t have to worry too much about your arm getting stuck on wet paint as you walk into the kitchen, or about the kids leaving their silhouettes on your new masterpiece in the living room wall. And lastly, if you plan to hire professionals to do the painting for you, there is less demand this time of year. Cold weather is bed weather, and the last thing on people’s minds this season is house painting.

And since there is less demand, service costs of contractors tend to be lower. You may want to keep this money-saving tip in mind when getting when professional painting services. With indoor painting, you have more leeway to choose when you want to paint, as you don't have to worry much about snow, rain or wind affecting the paint.

Can Location Be a Key Factor in Planning When to Paint My House?
​Not surprisingly, environmental conditions may be different depending on your location. So where you live is definitely another factor in planning when to paint a house, especially if painting the exterior is involved. If you live in Georgia, you may want to consider doing your painting project in the fall instead of summer. In this locality, fall brings mild temperatures, in contrast to the high temperatures of summer, and there's not much humidity which can keep paint from drying properly.

​Georgia is known to have extremely scorching hot summer days, and that heat and humidity could destroy the paint finish, not to mention give you really bad sunburn or cause a medical emergency. In Connecticut, spring may be a good time for you to paint your house since it is not too cold, but also not as blazing hot as summer. But in Colorado, spring tends to be the time when more rainfall is to be expected, which makes it less than ideal to do a paint job. Wet weather compromises paint's ability to dry properly- if it doesn't wash it all off first, that is.

​Environmental Conditions That Affect the Quality of Your Painting  
​Wherever your location is, keep in mind that temperature, humidity level, and weather conditions all have an effect on how well paint dries and stays on the wall. Temperatures that are too high or too low can lead to poor paint quality. Freezing cold temperatures result in surface cracking, uneven color, staining, and problems with curing. On the other hand, too much heat also causes issues, such as discoloration, peeling or bubbling of the paint, or other surface imperfections caused by the paint drying too fast.

The ideal time to paint is when the temperature is not below 35 degrees Fahrenheit, and not over 90 degrees Fahrenheit. Humidity also affects how paint dries.At this point, you might be wondering what that word really means. Humidity, according to Britannica.com, simply means the amount of water vapor in the air. When we say it’s a humid day, it means that the there’s a lot of water vapor in the air, so it feels warm and moist and sticky. If there’s already a lot of water vapor in the air, the water in your paint may have a hard time evaporating, which causes a sloppy-looking finish that you most likely will have to scrape off and do all over again. However, if you plan to wait for a completely non-humid day to start painting, you might never accomplish anything. Humidity is almost always present.

​So what to do? Wait for the ideal humidity level. When the humidity level is 40 to 70 percent, you can start bringing out those painting tools, as these are considered the ideal humidity levels for house painting. Wind conditions can also affect the quality of the exterior painting. Strong winds can cause bits and pieces of objects to stick to your freshly painted wall. And if there is a chance of rain, put off your painting for another day. Remember, if you wouldn't hang the laundry outside in that weather, don't even think about painting

Oil-Based vs. Water-Based Paint Reaction Depending on Temperature
​ We have already established that environmental conditions affect the quality of our painting. That being said, different types or brands of paint react differently to different temperatures. Paints use either oil or water as a base, and then mix in four (4) main components: resin, additives, solvent and pigment. Now let's see the difference between water-based and oil-based paints:

​● Water-based paints- these are also known as latex paints, even if they actually don't contain any latex, or emulsion paints. Most wall paints are water-based since they dry faster, are more environment-friendly because they have fewer volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and are easy to clean up with water. According to The Spruce, “water needs to evaporate at a rate as fast or faster than the solvents. If the water interferes with solvent-drying, then the paint cannot form a hard surface.” In high humidity, the water in these types of paints cannot evaporate faster than the solvents, and results in the paint being saturated with water. A soggy-looking wall is not a pretty sight, and definitely not what you would want for your home.

Water-based paints dry also slower in really warm temperatures, needing four (4) hours or more before you can apply the second coat. And of course, it is highly discouraged that you use water-based paints in low temperatures. Water freezes, and when that happens, you will find yourself with semi-solid paint which you will need to thaw.

● Oil-based paints- also called alkyd paints, are based on natural oils and resins. Some people choose these paints because of their durable finish, and high viscosity, which means fewer coats are needed. These paints were popular years back, but are less often used nowadays, as technology has advanced to develop better paints.

​Oil-based paints tend to become brittle and chalky. They also become more thick and gluey in lower temperatures and need thinners to be added. According to GSL Painting, the rule of thumb is that if you are painting with oil-based paint, the ambient temperature should be above 45 degrees Fahrenheit for at least 48 hours. Water-based paints typically require higher temperatures above 50 degrees Fahrenheit . Some paints, however, are formulated to dry at lower temperatures, even as low as 35 degrees Fahrenheit.

Tips When Painting in the Summer to Avoid Negative Effects of Heat and Humidity
​If you do choose to do your house painting in the summer, keep in mind the following tips to avoid any negative effects of too much heat and humidity:

1. Do your painting in the early morning or in the early evening just around sunset, when the temperatures are cooler. As much as possible, do not paint in the afternoon when surface temperatures are high.

2. Avoid painting in direct sunlight or on a hot surface, as this would affect not only the quality of the paint but would also be bad for you.

3. Stay in the shade. Start painting on the side of the house where the shade is, then move as the sun changes positions throughout the day.

4. Check the weather forecast and humidity levels. Again, the ideal time to paint is when the humidity level is 40 to 70 percent.

5. If you are doing your painting indoors, ensure that there is enough air circulation. Open the windows so that the paint can dry properly. Use a dehumidifier if needed.

6. Mix up to 5% water to your paint to keep a good consistency.

7. To keep the paint from drying on the paintbrush too quickly, have an extra paintbrush in a bucket of water. Alternate using the 2 brushes to prevent them from drying out.

​8. If you are going to apply more than one coat of paint, consider surface temperatures in determining the time it will take before you can apply the next coat.

Call the Experts
​Painting properly in any season can be challenging, and while it can be a fun project, it is best to hire experts and professionals to do your painting jobs. Typical painting jobs should be able to last for five years, but if done properly, it can last for as long as 15 years. Contact the painting contractor nearest to you for professional painting jobs. 

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"​A few days back, I was cleaning the garage when it started raining cats and dogs, and since I was momentarily stuck there, I noticed my drab-looking garage walls and thought about painting them. My question is, can you actually paint inside the garage when it’s raining?"

​Under most circumstances, the answer is yes, as long as you are sure your garage walls stay dry despite the rain. Painting in the garage is considered interior painting, and when it comes to interior painting, there aren’t many limitations that can affect the timing of your painting, as opposed to exterior painting where weather can be a huge factor. It may even be a great idea, as the rain will keep the dust outside from flying in and sticking to the paint.
However, you may want to do some preparation before painting that garage while it’s raining, or else your painting project might go down the drain. 

Check Your Garage for Dampness Before Painting

Although you will be working indoors, there is no guarantee that your garage walls, floors or door will stay dry all throughout your rainy day painting project.
What happens if water seeps in while you’re painting?
The most obvious answer is, the water will wash away the paint, or cause it to have unsightly streaks. If you paint on damp walls, the finish could turn out bubbly, cracked, or peeling. Dampness could be caused by a number of factors, though, and it is important to be able to identify what causes damp walls.

​Below are some of the common causes:

1.Rising Damp
Rising damp happens when water from the ground rises and passes through capillaries of buildings or structures. If you find damp patches or stains, peeling paints, powdery white deposits or black mold on your walls, in the areas near the floor, that is most likely because of rising damp. This usually occurs because of how the structures have been built, especially if your house or garage has already been around for a number of years.
Rising damp can be prevented by installing a barrier to prevent the water from rising up from the ground. This barrier is called a damp proof course.

2. Condensation
If you remember your high school science subject, condensation happens when water in the air, also known as water vapor, turns back into liquid form. This happens when water vapor comes in contact with a colder surface or colder air. Once they clash, the air can no longer hold any more moisture, and water droplets are released. In this case, water droplets are released on the surface of your garage wall, door or ceiling, making it damp or wet.
You can expect condensation to happen in the garage when there is high humidity, and you do not have enough ventilation. As a precaution, check the humidity levels before you start painting, and ensure that there is adequate ventilation. Open your windows and vents, and put on those fans if you need to. It also helps to have internal wall insulation to help control the temperature of the air in the wall.

3. Penetrating Damp
Penetrating damp happens when water gets in from the outside environment and into your garage, such as is likely to happen when it’s raining if you have poorly maintained structures that have cracks and gaps. Roofs, walls and ceilings are all likely to be affected by penetrating damp.

To prevent penetrating damp, apply sealants to any cracks within the rendering or around the windows and doors, replace cracked bricks or repair cracked surfaces, or call an expert to install structures that may prevent water from flowing in.

4. Leaks
Leaks are the most common problem when it comes to water seepage. Leaks may be caused by holes in the roof, damaged or missing tiles, or broken drain pipes, among other possible reasons. To address leaks, seal up holes in the roof, and replace damaged tiles or drain pipes.

​Check your garage beforehand for any of these water problems. If you find any signs of seepage, you may want to fix the problem first before painting your garage. 

Types of Paint You Can Use for Rainy Days
If you’ve checked your garage and are sure you won’t have problems with wet walls, you may want to consider using the following types of paint for your rainy day painting project:

​1. Anti-Condensation Paint
Anti-condensation paint works by adding an extra layer of insulation, which can reduce dampness of walls and prevent the formation of molds. It is used to reduce the effects of condensation, which forms between warm air and a cold surface.

2. Anti-mold Paint
Anti-mold paint contains anti-microbial properties that destroy mold spores and prevent them from growing. They can’t get rid of mold that is already there, but it can stop new molds from sprouting. Anti-mold paints don’t last forever, though. They can last for about five (5) years, and after that the effects wear off. Also, anti-mold paints can’t do anything to address the problem of wet surfaces.

3. Anti-Damp Paint
Anti-damp paint works because it has a water-reactive agent mixed into it. Despite its name, is better used after fixing the cause of the damp. They seal off dampness, however this causes the water to be trapped. The effect is having wet structures underneath the paint. If you plan to use this paint, remember that it only works against surface moisture and not dampness from beneath the surface of your structures. 

Advantages of Painting During a Rainy Day
Why would anyone want to paint during a rainy day? It’s cold, it’s dark, and it seems better to curl up in bed with coffee and a good book.

​Well, here are a few good reasons to do it:

1. You can still be productive even if you can’t go out. Why not make good use of the time you’re stuck indoors by beautifying your garage?

2. You can finish your painting by the time the sun comes out. You’ll have more time to have fun!

3. Rain keeps the dust down. You won’t have to worry about dust and other small bits and pieces of dirt sticking to your newly-painted garage wall- the rain will wash them all away for you.
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4. Since there won’t be many professional painting jobs during rainy days, expect rainy day discounts from painting contractors if you decide to hire professionals to do your garage painting. 

Tips for Painting the Garage on A Rainy Day

1. Use water-based paints. They emit lower levels of chemical vapors and less toxic chemicals overall, so they’re safer to use indoors.

2. Expect that the paint will dry slower during this weather. To increase drying time, you can open doors and windows to allow ventilation, as long as you can be sure the rain won’t come in and wash your paint away. If it’s too wet to open doors and windows, you can use fans and blow heaters instead.

3. Expect to find some molds in the area you want to paint. Remove those molds instead of just painting over them with anti-mold paint.

4. Don’t use oil-based paints. In general, oil-based paints are more difficult to work with. It may be tempting to use in rainy weather since it skims over smoothly and will not get washed out with rain as easily as water-based paints. However, over time, oil-based paints will crack and peel. It is still best to use water-based primer and paint, but even if you do, check the acceptable temperature and moisture conditions for these paints.

5. Apply one coat of your water-based primer, then give it some time to dry. During rainy season, drying time is about three hours. Make sure nothing or nobody touches the painted surface while you’re waiting for it to dry.

6. If the primer is not yet dry after 3 hours, give it an additional two hours to dry. Once dry, you can start painting.

7. If you have an airless sprayer, use it to paint your garage. This makes painting faster, especially if you intend to paint the entire garage, including the walls, door and ceiling, and considering the slower drying time in the rainy weather. 

When To Expect a Rainy Day in Your Area
If you’re now planning to do your garage painting on a rainy day, take note of the usual rainy season in your area. In the US, the West Coast experiences heavy rainfall from September through May. The North American Monsoon, which affects Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada, Utah, Colorado, West Texas, and California, happens around late June to September.
Across Georgia and South Carolina, the rainy season starts late winter, during February or March. Summer is the time of the second heaviest rainfall in Georgia, and the time of maximum rainfall in Florida.
Now that you know, you can start planning your garage painting project and make the most out of those rainy days.

​If you need a reputable house painters in Warner Robins, Macon region who understand the needs of their clients look no further contact the experts at Pizzazz Painters Warner Robins. Check us at https://www.pizzazzpainterswarnerrobins.com/ and schedule your appointment for a free painting estimate or call us at 478292-2821. We are here to help!

Some Tips When Painting Your House for Selling
 
When you are repainting your house to sell it, you shouldn’t go crazy with the paint job that you give the house. It’s tempting to add your character into the paint job that you will be effected upon the house but keep in mind that you will not be the one who will be living in the house. At this point, you don’t even know yet what the next house occupant likes or dislikes. Buyers might not have the same taste in color as you do and so going bold on the colors might put off some buyers from choosing your house. Instead, choose a neutral color that will appeal to a broader audience. This way you have a larger pool of would-be buyers, and you can afford to be a picky seller.
 
Another thing to keep in mind is to paint both the interior and exterior of your house. The exterior of your house will give the prospective buyers their first impression, and this will contribute much to their decision on which house to buy. Likewise, the interior painting of the house will make it appear cleaner and brighter. If you forgo with painting the house, there would be many prospective buyers who would decide against buying your house solely because it doesn’t appear large enough or clean enough.
 
If you can’t decide on a new color for the painting job, stick to gray-blues for the walls and navy blue for the accents or seek advice from the professional painters in Warner Robins. Houses with greyish colors have been known to sell faster compared to others. Except for when the blue hues are painted in the living room. It has been reported that living rooms painted hues of blues don’t sell for so much. Other colors you will want to avoid are yellow in the kitchen, white in the bathroom, and red on the dining room.

Painting the House Before Selling Is Not Always Ideal
 
Painting your house is not a cheap feat. It can cost several hundreds to thousands of dollars. It is essential, therefore, to make sure that the paint job you’re getting is cost effective. Before embarking on a house painting project, think about how much value the paint job would add to your home.
 
In some cases, it might not be worth spending money if you will not be getting a proportionately larger value for your house after the paint job. This is especially true in house markets where there is a preponderance of buyers who prefer fixer-uppers. For some buyers, getting a new house is a chance for them to add their character to the physical appearance of the house.
 
In some instances, the housing market may be booming, and so it wouldn’t matter whether you paint your house before selling or not. The house will sell just the same. In this case, you shouldn’t worry about painting your house, or else you will just be burning money and wasting time.

Other Things You Should Do Before Selling Your House

• Make it look clean and tidy

No one wants to live in a filthy home, especially if they’ve just paid a lot of money for that new home. By keeping your home clean and tidy at the time the would-be buyer drops in for a walk-through, he or she can see the best version of the house.
 
A few things you can do to make your house look clean and tidy is to throw away everything that you do not use in the house. This is an excellent way to start getting rid of your unessential things before you will have to move to a new place. Also, keep in mind that your counters and tables should be as mess free as possible. Do not leave things on counters except for a few decorative items which can add appeal to the interior design of your home.

•   Update your kitchen and bathroom

An updated kitchen and bathroom will make buyers feel that it will be convenient for them to use these rooms whereas old kitchen appliances will lead the buyers to think that either they will have to buy new kitchen and bathroom equipment or live through the inconvenience of old equipment. Just make sure, though, that the amount you spend on updating the kitchen and bathroom is not so much that it takes away the profit you could get from selling your house.

• Remove some furniture from your house 

This applies to other clutter in your home as well. This is important so that there is room for the buyers to think about what could be added to the room to give. This way, they can imagine ways on how to make the rooms in the house reflect their character more and give it a homey feel for them.

• Increase the curb appeal

Just as painting the exterior of the house gives a good first impression to the buyers, you also need to keep the external aspects of the house in good order. For example, your fence might not be so appealing anymore; hence you will want to repaint it as well or redo the whole fence.
      
An affordable project would be to mow the lawn and add some plants that will perk up the place. It gives a signal to the buyers that the place is full of life invokes positive feelings about the place.

When to Sell Your House
 
House markets, much like other types of markets there are, fluctuate in prices throughout the year or even from year to year. If you’re not in a hurry to sell a house, it might be a good idea to wait for some time to use the fluctuating market price of houses as an advantage to you.
 
In Warner Robins Georgia, the best time of the year to sell a house is during spring. This is advantageous to the seller because, at this time, all the work you put in to beautify the outside of your house will pay off. If you painted your home, cleaned your lawn, and planted some flowers, the spring season will make your house look even livelier, thus, increasing the curb appeal of your home.
 
It’s a good idea to list your home in the first fifteen days of May, preferably on listings that go live on Saturdays, so that it sells faster and at a higher value. You’ll want your house to be in a listing that goes live on a Saturday since that is the time when most buyers have the opportunity to look for homes assuming that most buyers will have a traditional job that occupies their time during the weekdays.
 
To sum it up, when you are thinking of selling your house, it is a good idea to do a bit of work to freshen up and update the look and feel of your home. This can be done by repainting the house, or some sections of it, decluttering the place and keeping the lawn well-maintained. It is also relevant to time the sale to maximize the price trend in the housing market. This way you will sell the house for more profit compared to when you sell off-peak season. In addition to that, the spring season also gives many benefits when staging your home for the sale.

If you need a reputable house painting in Warner Robins, Macon region who understand the needs of their clients, look no further. Contact the experts at Pizzazz Painters Warner Robins.
Check us at https://www.pizzazzpainterswarnerrobins.com/ and schedule your appointment for a free painting estimate or call us at 478-292-2821. We are here to help! Painters proudly serving in Warner Robins, Macon, Bonaire, Byron, Kathleen, Lizella, Perry, Fort Valley Bibb County Georgia, Houston County Georgia, Peach County Georgia, Macon County Georgia, Crawford County Georgia

Beautifully painted homes give loads of benefits not just to the homeowners but also to the neighborhood as well. It perks up the community which could otherwise look sad in glum weather; adds character to a home, and it even defends homes from environmental elements. But, paints are not impervious to the daily beatings of the external elements such as rain, sun, snow, or anything that comes into contact with the surface of your house. Colors can fade, the paint can chip, while you wanted to maintain the fresh look of your home. You might be wondering, how often should you paint your house?
 
A good rule is to repaint your home every five to ten years. Not all paints and surfaces are created equal. The five- to ten-year estimate best applies to exterior acrylic paints. Latex- and oil-based paints might need to be repainted sooner than their acrylic cousins. There are also other factors which affect the lifespan of your house’s paint which will be discussed below. First, let’s look at the obvious signs that tells you when there's a need to repaint your property.  

Ten signs which scream you need to repaint your house:
 
1. Rotten wood.
 
The paint should protect your house and when your wooden walls show some rotting, it is a pretty clear sign that you should repaint your exteriors. It’s important to repaint your home when it begins to rot because that means the paint is off the quality or is not for long-lasting to get your home protected. If you still continue to ignore the rotting, it will lead you to more issues like changing everything from the sides and up to the walls which could incur bigger expenses. 
 
Also keep in mind that a new paint should be applied properly for its effectivity in protecting your house, or you might find out sooner or later, that a portion of your house is rotting again; you might end up paying for more than simply changing your walls. This is especially true for houses that are not painted by professional painters in Warner Robins. House painting might get a little handy or difficult, but hiring painting contractors in Warner Robins team can get the job easy for you. But if you're considering of a DIY project, be sure that you are attentive to details ensuring that your house is well-covered.
 
2. Fading color.
 
The color of your house paint can lift up your mood (and your neighbor’s) and increase the appeal of your home, when it is chosen right. However, when pigments get a lot of UV exposure, they could fade. This is true in states like Georgia, especially in a very hot and humid summer -  even heat waves.
But aesthetics is not your only problem with fading colors, paints are made up of a mixture of various chemicals, and the atoms in each molecule of chemical move much faster at higher temperatures. When there's too much paint exposure to heat and UV radiation, the molecules tend to degrade. Over time, the paint loses its ability to protect your home.
 
3. Peeling paint
 
Peeling paint simply means your walls are exposed to environmental elements. If there’s a portion of your house paint that peels off, moisture can get through that, and will slowly degrade the material of your walls. Similar to number one on the list, ignoring this indication can potentially cost you much more money than repainting it sooner.
 
Sometimes, peeling can be a sign of bigger problems like molds in your walls. In this case, it is best to consult professional painting contractors in Warner Robins to have your house checked before having your house repainted. You wouldn’t want to spend money on repainting your house only to find out that you’ll end up with the same problem in a few months. When your house paint is not too old and there are already portions of peeling paint, that should ring the bell for you.
 
 
4. Chalking
 
Chalking is the formation of fine white powder on the surface of your house paint. This can be caused by some weathering of the paint or the over thinning of paint during application. This may also be caused by using low-grade, highly pigmented paint. In that case, the chalking becomes more evident.
 
This might leave your home with a powdery paint. You can remove the paint by washing your walls, but the chalking might also mean that a repaint is needed because the current paint itself breaks down and exposes your walls.
 
5. Personal choice
 
Thinking of repainting your house to give it a different look is a perfectly good reason. After all, you’re free to decide what to do with your own property. You might have a new favorite color or feel that your paint colors aren’t trendy enough. Beyond everything, one of the basic reason why houses are painted is for the aesthetic value it brings to your home.
 
Some people even prefer to repaint their homes when they are selling it, because other than providing worth to your property, it also entices the buyer to choose it because of its new paint; making the house look fresher.

Factors that might affect the lifespan of your paint
 
Changing the house paint every five to ten years is a good rule to follow but it is only a general rule and is not always applicable to all situations. The lifespan of paint is extremely variable from one place to another because there are several factors that affect the breakdown of the chemicals and pigments in the paint. Here, we will look at what factors affect the lifespan of your paint.
 
1. Quality of the paint
 
As mentioned, some paints have different qualities; others can withstand weather elements. A good standard paint that is both durable and pleasing to the eyes will help you save a lot of money in the long run because it will lower your costs of repainting.
 
2. Weather
 
When the weather in your area fluctuates heavily, you might see that you need to repaint more often than in other areas with mild weather. Too much sun exposure of your house will greatly affect the lifespan of your paint since the chemicals degrade faster under intense and chronic heat. Meanwhile, an amount snow and rain may physically degrade your paint too by making blisters and scratches on it from whence moisture can enter.
 
3. Location
 
The idea of living by the ocean seems nice; it’s picturesque and it makes you feel like you’re always on vacation. But, it’s a different story when it comes to your house paint. Houses near the ocean tend to degrade easily because of the ocean spray it gets. Hence, you’ll have to repaint frequently compared to houses located in milder environments.
 
4. The material you’re painting over
 
In general, paint over wooden material needs to be changed periodically especially if the wood has been exposed to weather elements prior to painting because it might have been degraded by the time it was painted over.
 
Materials that retain paint for so many years include aluminum and vinyl that might make the paint last for 20 years! Be sure that the paint is applied well and choose good quality paint.
 
5. Extreme temperatures at the time of painting
 
This is bad news for houses in locations with extreme weather conditions, such as having excessive humidity whether too cold or too hot. When there’s extreme humidity at the time of painting, the paint doesn’t dry well enough because there’s extra water vapor in the air. When it’s hotter, your newly painted house might get blisters. When it’s colder, the paint will not create a good film. Hence, the paint won’t adhere to the surface well.
 
To sum it up, remember to repaint your house in five to ten years depending on the factors laid out above and while you’re repainting or getting the painting job done by a contractor, remember to choose a good quality paint and only paint during optimal conditions. Ten years is quite a long time. You’ll want to make sure that the color suits your aesthetic taste and creates a positive impact on your mood. More often than not, always remember to check every corner of your house for possible sign of repainting.
 

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