It can be easy for the inside of your home to be forgotten – some of us could be prone to becoming accustomed to the fading paint in our living areas. While there are no absolute rules on how often a complete house painting project should take place, most homes – as a rule of thumb – would benefit from a home renovation every 7 to 10 years. Keep in mind, there are noticeable signs that a fresh coat of house paint will benefit your walls.
These are a few of the key indications to watch out for.
Peeling paint
Over time, even the best quality paints can begin to peel. A protective layer on interior house paint is meant to prevent premature peeling, however, if moisture seeps into the paint it can accelerate the process. For this reason, peeling paint usually occurs in wet parts of the home such as the kitchen and bathrooms.
Blistering
Typically, bubbles and blisters should not occur when the paint is set, however, they can occur if the surface was not maintained before painting or was damp during the process. This can lead to small bubbles or blisters coming up below the paint film. If your walls have an excessive amount of blistering or bubbles, it is probably time to consider a home renovations project before any further damage is done to your walls.
Lots of scuff marks
Interior walls will, inevitably, suffer from a lot of wears and tears, bumps and scuffs over the years. When they start to build up, the heavy build-up of scuffs can be an eyesore that cannot be simply washed or cleaned away. When it gets to this stage, a fresh coat of house paint may be in order.
Fading
Extended exposure to sunlight – especially the Queensland sun – can cause the paint on your walls to fade. The look of fading paint not only ruins the aesthetic of your home but could also other damage such as mould growth. If it is clear that your paint has begun to fade, it might be time to contact a professional house painter.
RUSCO Painting Solutions services clients throughout the greater Brisbane region. Our friendly professional house painting team look forward to meeting you and discussing your painting requirements. If you would like to arrange a free quote or have any enquiries, please contact us online or by calling 0402 433 848.
