Deciding when to hire a professional painting company to paint your home depends on many factors. Of course, there are timeline recommendations and obvious eyesores that indicate when repainting is necessary, but there are many other common factors to consider as well.
Here are a few tips for determining when you should repaint your home.
The Obvious Stuff
Cracks and chipping are a few of the more obvious signs that signal when you should repaint your home. If your exterior starts to look worn-down and beat-up, repainting is probably in your near future.
Dealing With the Elements
The climate and area you live in will largely affect when you need to repaint your exterior. For example, constant and direct sunlight can cause bubbling or fading to occur, meaning you’ll need to repaint sooner than you would if you lived in a shaded neighbor. Harsh winters and storms can also damage your paint and require more constant upkeep.
Consider Your Last Paint Job
Knowing the details of when you last painted your house, the type of paint you used, the number of coats, and the color can all affect your exterior paint’s longevity. Keep track of these details for indicators of why your paint might need retouching sooner than later. This can help you determine if a color has drastically faded, if the weather affected drying, or if you applied too few coats.
Surface Type
The type of surface that makes up your home’s exterior will also affect when you need to repaint. While every home is different due to the aspects listed above, there are a few general guidelines that you can follow. For the most part, repainting every 5 to 10 years is standard. However, wood siding may need more frequent upkeep, and brick or newer materials like cement fiberboard can last longer.
