A fresh coat of paint can do wonders to the exterior appeal of a home both when planning to keep the home as well as when you are planning to sell. Painting can accentuate and highlight a property’s architectural aspects and improve a home’s appearance. As your local House painting contractor we are experts in all types of exterior house painting, using the best products in the market. Our preparation and painting process ensures that your house will remain looking beautiful long after the project is complete.
A fresh coat of paint will also add appeal to people looking to buy their future home. Invest in a job well done that will pay off at the time of sale.
The reasons to decide on painting your home will vary but there's more to painting than just putting a new color on a wall. Let's face it, sun, rain, wind and snow will take their toll on any house. A couple well-applied coats of paint can help prevent costly.wear and tear. Think of it like this, exterior paint acts as your home's first line of defense against the elements.
When thinking about painting the exterior of your house there are several thing to think about :
1. Weather:
Think about such as what the weather will be like when you begin, during the and after the project is complete.
We've all seen what wind and rain can do to the outside of a house over time or in the event of a strong storm, but each can be an even bigger problem if they interrupt your painting project so be sure to check the local forecast before starting.Poor conditions can not only cut your day of painting short but also ruin what you've already applied. Uncured paint will blister and swell in rain or even high humidity and although most of today's exterior latex paints are fast drying, they still need time before getting rained on or being exposed to high levels of humidity.
Oil-based paints usually need even longer to cure Keep in mind it's best to paint when the temperature is between 50° and 85°. Temperatures outside that range make the paint more difficult to work with.
2. Choose the paint type and color:
Picking a color of paint is important, but choosing the right type of paint for your job is just as important. You'll find many varieties of exterior paint out there and each works well for certain conditions.
One problem any home encounters is exposure to sunlight. Exposure to UV rays however will cause paint to fade, chalk and lose its original tint. Latex paint tends to resist these effects better than an oil-based paint. Another potential problem arises with painted exterior wood surfaces. Wood exposed to wet or moist conditions will expand and contract causing some paints to crack and flake.
A permeable or breathable latex paint allows moisture to vaporize and escape before it can damage the wood fibers. Latex paint is also slightly elastic, even after it has cured, so it too expands and contracts without blistering and cracking.
Temperature change is another factor to consider. Drastic changes in temperature will also cause wooden surfaces and siding to expand and contract. An acrylic latex paint can deal with the stress of seasonal climate change and so remains the ideal choice for areas with a heavy freeze/thaw cycle.
3. Preparation:
Proper prep before painting will make the job last longer. It saves you time and money in the long run.
We have over 15 years of experience and knowledge to help you choose the right time to paint as well as the type and color of paint.
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