Signs It's Time To Repaint Your Home

Is the paint in your home beginning to show signs it’s wearing, or are you just ready to bring a refresh to your home? Knowing when it’s time to repaint your home doesn’t only increase its aesthetic appeal but also protects your investment.

Freshen up your space with bright walls!

1. Fading and Discoloration

Owning a home in Michigan means going through the highest highs and lowest lows when it comes to weather. Whether it’s sun exposure causing colors to fade, snow and rain bringing dirt and debris onto your home, or humidity causing cracking and sweating, the weather here can affect your home's interior and exterior paint. Stains and fading are sure signs that it’s time to repaint your home.

2. Peeling, Bubbling, or Cracking Paint

Temperature swings and your home's humidity level can contribute to paint surface deterioration. Too much moisture can cause peeling and bubbling, while not enough can lead to cracking. If you notice cracks around ceilings, moldings, and baseboards after a dry winter it’s time for a repaint. Likewise if you notice peeling or bubbling after a humid summer it’s time for a repaint.

3. Presence of Mold or Mildew

If you’re seeing peeling or bubbling it could be a sign of a more serious issue. Too much moisture in the home can lead to mold or mildew growth. These things could be developing in plain sight or under the paint, drywall, or wood, and no matter where it is it’s time to call a professional painter to come repair the problem area and repaint.

4. Frequent Touch-Ups and Maintenance

Some areas of the home are higher in traffic than others. This leads to frequent touch-ups in areas like hallways, entryways, and kitchens. Constant touch-ups not only costs money, but eventually as other areas fade the touched up spots don’t match the original paint anymore. Eventually it will become more cost effective and simply look better to do a full repaint. Having a professional painter repaint will also help with durability and cleanability.

5. Outdated or Unappealing Colors

Red kitchens. Need I say more? We all know exactly what I’m talking about, and it’s just a part of life that we cycle through different design trends. The interior and exterior colors of a home not only affect a home’s value, but can also affect your mood. An updated home with fresh paint can help make your space feel more calming, luxurious, and timeless. A professional painter should be knowledgeable in current paint trends and help you pick the best color for your home.

6. Age of the Current Paint Job

The lifespan of a paint job can vary depending on factors such as weather, how much traffic the area gets, and personal preferences. For exterior paint jobs we recommend anywhere from 5-10 years to keep your home looking fresh. For interior paint jobs we recommend anywhere from 5-15 years. 

7. Benefits of Hiring Professional Painters

A few benefits of hiring a professional painter instead of going the DIY route are their expert preparation, quality tools, industry standard materials, time and cost efficiency, and their insurance and warranty. Professional painters will have a thorough process for preparing the surface for proper adhesion of paint through mudding, sanding, priming, etc.. They also have invested in the best tools to complete the job in a timely manner, and keep the space clean without you having to buy the tools needed to complete it yourself. Painters have the knowledge of which products are best for certain surfaces, environments, and finishes ensuring your paint job will last for years to come. And lastly, a professional painter will carry the proper insurances to keep their crews safe while using ladders, scaffolding, etc..

Ignoring the signs that it’s time for a repaint don’t only cost you curb appeal, they could be signs of issues underneath (mold, wood rot, water damage, etc.). Repainting is about home maintenance not just the looks. Professional painters bring the expert knowledge and experience you need to keep your home in tip top shape, something DIY can’t do. In the long run, a durable and long lasting professional finish pays for itself.

Don’t wait for there to be visible damage, call Shoreline Painting today to get a free estimate from our pro painters. Protect your investment and your peace!