If you’re a homeowner, maintaining your investment should be a priority. Routine maintenance is necessary to keep your home in good condition and retain its value. Part of the upkeep is regular house painting, both interior and exterior. 

A new paint job not only refreshes the look of your home and its curb appeal, but it also protects the surfaces from damage and wear and tear. Paint will seal walls and other areas to prevent water, pests, and debris from getting through. 

Is House Painting a DIY Project? 

You may think you can save a few bucks by painting your house yourself, or having friends or relatives chip in and help. If you haven’t tackled this type of project before, or it’s been several years since you have, you may want to think twice before making that decision. 

Professional house painters are trained in the latest techniques and have access to the right products to properly prepare and paint your home. A reputable painting contractor will use high quality materials, make prep a priority, and clean up afterward. You’re left with a beautiful finish that will last for many years.

Hire a Local Trusted Painting Contractor 

When you do hire a professional house painter, make sure you check them out beforehand. It’s not a good idea to hire a company without a local presence, because if there are problems after the job is completed, you may have difficulty getting in touch with them. Hiring local also helps the regional economy.

Check out ratings and reviews. Yelp, Google, and Angie’s List are some sites to check. They should be licensed, bonded, and insured. Ask for references of past clients and contact them. Membership in a professional organization like the Painting Contractors Association ensures you’re hiring a contractor who maintains their high standards and code of ethics.

Interior House Painting

The walls on the inside of your home are likely painted. How long a paint job lasts depends on several factors, like humidity, activity, how many reside in the home, if there are small children, etc. When you start to see nicks, scratches, or fading, you know it’s time to repaint. You may also redecorate and want a different color scheme.

Walls aren’t the only thing to paint inside the house. There are other surfaces that could benefit from a fresh coat of paint. Baseboards, doors, ceilings, and other items can look new again after painting. 

Exterior House Painting

The exterior of your home takes a beating, especially in the dry, hot heat of Arizona. The persistent rays of the sun can dry out siding, trim, outdoor buildings, and other painted surfaces outside your home. 

A local contractor knows the nuances of the climate and white type of paint to use on different surfaces. For example, stucco is a popular choice in homes in the desert-like temperatures. Knowledge of the prep and techniques needed to repair, protect, and paint stucco houses should be a stipulation when hiring a professional house painter.

Benefits of Getting a Fresh Paint Job

Getting your house painted can give it the update it needs. You can go from dull to bright and clean with a new paint finish. Change your color scheme, go with accent walls, add a pop of color to doors and trim–all these updates will go a long way in beautifying and protecting your home. Painting is the most economical way to change the look of your home.

If you’re planning on placing your house on the market in the near term, it’s a must to get it repainted. However, repainting to satisfy different tastes of potential buyers is different than choosing colors and styles for your own preferences. It’s best to choose more neutral colors to appeal to a wider audience. 

The Little Things Need Painting Too

Of course, the walls inside and outside your home represent the largest painted area. However, even with them freshly and flawlessly painted, you won’t get the finished look you want if the doors, trim, and other features are chipped, peeling, or fading.

You may also want to break down your paint projects to spread out the cost. You can paint one or two rooms at a time, have the ceilings painted, or brighten up the kitchen with freshly painted cabinets.

Walls Aren’t the Only Surface to Benefit from a New Coat of Paint

There are many other surfaces inside and outside a home where paint can be used to freshen it up. Cabinets, for example, can be repainted to look like new for a lot less expense than replacing them. 

Other items include baseboards, fireplace mantels, stairs and rails, exterior trim and shutters, doors, and more. You’d be surprised at the difference it makes to have these features finish off the look.

Just because the item is small doesn’t mean it doesn’t need the same or extra care that walls do. In fact, some surfaces, like laminated wood, need special treatment and prep to get long-lasting results. A professional painter knows the proper techniques and products to use to produce beautiful finishes.