Tips for Extending the Life of Your Home’s Exterior Paint

​If you invested in having your Wellington home painted in this last year, you know how important it was to hire professional house painters in Wellington. Professional painters have the skill, experience, and supplies needed to paint your house and leave it looking like new. Now it’s up to you to take the steps needed to maintain those results. 

To extend the longevity of your home’s paint, here are a few tips to help you maintain your newly painted house. 

Make Sure You’re Starting Off With a Quality Paint Job

For the best possibility of a long-lasting paint job, be sure to invest in professional service. Although a painting contractor may cost more than painting your house on your own, the expertise they can provide will be worth every penny. From careful preparation through to skilled application, there are many reasons to hire professionals to paint your home.

Always Opt for a Higher Quality of Paint

Another benefit of working with professional painters is the quality of the paint they use. Paint quality is one of the best ways to prevent premature problems with fading or peeling and avoiding issues such as poor coverage or adhesion. Cheaper paint may save you money initially, but it will end up costing you more in the long run.  Paint quality matters; it goes on smoother, looks better, and will last longer.

Control Direct Exposure to Moisture

Your home’s exterior is exposed to a number of different natural elements such as wind and direct sunlight, but moisture plays the biggest role in affecting how well paint is applied and how long paint will last. One of the best things you can to protect the exterior paint of your home is to prevent contact with excessive amounts of water. This doesn’t apply to moisture from rain or snow but rather from continuous exposure to water from leaks or pooling water. If you notice a section of wall show signs of water damage or moisture, make sure that you take the time to identify and resolve the problem. Long-term exposure to water can drastically reduce the life of your paint, but it can also cause other problems such as peeling, bubbling, or even mold.  

Clean Out Your Gutters

The gutters and downspouts of your home can quickly become clogged with leaves, twigs, dirt, and debris preventing water from flowing away from the house like they are designed to do. Dirty, clogged gutters may seem like just an annoying chore, but in reality, they could be the reason the exterior paint of your home doesn’t last. Cleaning out your gutters is important for a number of reasons including to ensure that rain or melting snow stay off the painted surface of your home’s exterior.  

Take Care of Mold or Mildew Right Away

Mold and mildew growth is a common problem for home exteriors. The siding, trim, and gutters of your home can quickly be affected by prolonged exposure to moisture resulting in mold and mildew. If you see signs of either, make sure to address the problem quickly before it has a chance to spread or before it can damage the paint on your home.

Don’t Forget to Wash Your House in the Warmer Months

Washing your house does more than keep it looking clean, it also helps to extend the life of your exterior paint. Professional house painters will always recommend power washing your house before applying a new coat of paint to ensure better coverage, but they also recommend washing the house long after the paint has dried. Washing your home’s exterior keeps paint from deteriorating by preventing dirt, debris, pollen, bird droppings, and more from accumulating on the surface. Be careful to wash carefully so that you don’t affect the condition of the paint.

Commit to Regular Maintenance

A key way to ensure long-lasting exterior paint is to invest both time and effort into regular maintenance for the exterior of your home. Actions such as cleaning siding, making repairs, refreshing caulking, and touching up paint can make a significant difference in how long your exterior paint lasts. Failing to take care regular maintenance issues can cause paint to fade or peel quicker. With a commitment to the continual upkeep of your home, you can extend the life of your exterior paint and simultaneously maintain the curb appeal of your home.

If you would like to learn more about the best ways to maintain your newly painted house, contact our team at Colortrends Painting today. Call us at (970) 308-2135 with any questions.