How Often Should I Paint My House?

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.  

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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.

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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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Painters in Warner Robins, Macon, and adjacent areas

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