It doesn’t matter how large your home is, whether it’s a bungalow or a two-story townhome, painting the inside of it can be quite an investment. Even if you find an affordable painting team, like the professionals from C.E.T. Painting, you’ll still want to make certain you do what you can to protect your investment. One of the best ways you can make sure that your interior paint job lasts as long as possible is to inspect it on a regular basis for damage.
However, there’s much more you can do, which is why we’ve collected some residential interior painting tips for you here!
Maintaining Interior Paint
Invest in Washable Paints: These days, most quality paints will also be washable, but just in case, it’s important to always check before beginning the next residential interior painting project. This is because smudges, stains, handprints, and other things are bound to happen in high-traffic areas. When they do, you’ll want to be able to wash them off immediately. There is a wide range of spotless paints equipped with cross-linking polymer technology that enables quick and easy cleaning.
Prevent Fading: One of the best ways to extend the lifespan of your residential interior paint job is by preventing fading and damage from UV rays. By investing in good quality paint, you’ll be able to enhance its lifespan, as many quality paints these days are designed to protect against UV rays and fading. However, you can also make sure that your paint isn’t exposed to direct sunlight by investing in window coverings such as blinds or curtains. Doing so prevents damage from sun rays and also minimizes dust and pollution.
Cleaning Your Walls Bi-Annually: For most homeowners, there’s the annual spring-cleaning ritual, where you tidy up your household from top to bottom and let the air into it after that cold winter. Well, adding a bi-annual wall cleaning to your yearly cleaning list is essential. This is because thoroughly cleaning your walls twice a year helps prevent mold and mildew growth, keeping your paint job fresh and vibrant. Doing so is easy. Simply use soap, water, and a soft brush, adding in disinfectant if you deem it necessary.
Consider Waterproofing from the Outset: It’s no secret that waterproofing can play an important role in protecting your home, both its interior paint job and structural integrity. Waterproofing your home prior to painting can be beneficial, especially if it hasn’t been done before. This is because even the smallest leak could effectively ruin that nice new paint job.
Before You Go…
Before you go, we also wanted to leave you with a few key tips for keeping the exterior of your property looking great. To keep your exterior painting job well-maintained, be sure to:
- Deal With Mold ASAP: Mold is one of the things that can quickly damage your exterior, and affect your interior, causing structural damage if unattended. You’ll need to contact a mold remediation company to inspect your home and determine the moisture levels. This is especially important to monitor in seasons like winter, spring, and summer, where increased moisture can seep into your home.
- Look Out for Cracks & Peeling: Cracked and peeling paint means that your home isn’t as protected as it should be. Often, the paint will begin showing signs of wear and tear around areas that are frequently used, like window fixtures or doors. Once you notice cracked and peeling paint, it’s time to consider another coat for your home.
- Pressure Washing: Although you don’t want to do it too often, pressure washing on a light setting can be a good way to clean off stains and mildew from your home’s exterior walls. Ultimately, this is something that you can do every few years, removing dirt and grime that’s built up over time. Just be sure to use a light setting, otherwise, you run the risk of stripping the paint from your home or causing it to fade before its time.
- Perform Regular Inspections: One of the best ways you can extend the lifespan of your home’s paint job, both inside and out, is by performing regular inspections. Walk throughout your home and take a look at it, paying close attention to any signs of damage, cracks, unusual stains, or other issues that could be caused by greater issues.
- Don’t Forget the Weather: Taking your local climate and weather patterns into consideration can help protect your home’s exterior by helping you to plan accordingly. For example, homes in areas prone to high precipitation or flooding will likely require a bit more attention when it comes to waterproofing and paint quality than others.
Contact C.E.T. Painting today for more about interior and exterior painting services!
For those in need of quality interior or exterior painting services, the professional painters from C.E.T. Painting would love to hear from you. In addition to our high-quality painting services, we also offer carpentry services, wallpaper removal solutions, deck staining, siding installation, and more.
We also specialize in commercial interior painting services for a variety of industries, including the hospitality sector, the medical industry, including municipal buildings or rental properties.
Contact us online today to learn more about our services or call (914) 615-1415 for a quote!