This Is How Often You Should Paint Interior Walls

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With homeownership comes the responsibility to keep your home looking great for many years. Knowing when to paint your interior walls will make your job much easier.

These days, quality paint is made to last between seven to ten years. However, many variables can reduce the lifespan of your paint such as the amount of traffic or sunlight the surface receives. Below is a simple guideline on how often internal walls should be painted.

Passages and Hallways

These areas are high traffic and should need to be repainted much quicker than other areas. Every three to five years should be sufficient to cover up the wear and tear.

Bedrooms

Since bedrooms don’t get as much traffic and is typically a place to rest, it won’t need to be painted as often. The exception to the rule is of course when you have small children who draw on the walls. In which case we advise you to choose a durable paint that’s washable. Still, children’s bedrooms would need to be painted more often (three to five years) than adult bedrooms where paint can last up to eight years.

Living and Dining Rooms

Living areas, while some of the most ‘lived-in’ areas in the house, don’t demand a fresh coat of paint as often as you might think. Activities in these areas are more formal and paint colours typically go hand in hand with the overall design. A good rule of thumb would be to repaint every five to seven years.

Prolong the Lifespan of Your Paint

Taking care of your paint will, no doubt, extend its life. It all starts with the initial preparation: surface cleaning, the application of a good primer and applying high-quality paint. Cleaning any dirt marks the moment you notice them and protecting the surfaces from harmful UV rays with the help of blinds will go a long way.

While these are guidelines you can follow, you can apply paint any time you want. If you are bored with your current wall colour or it’s not trending any longer, a fresh coat of paint might be just what you need. In which case you should get in touch with the best painters in Pretoria — Sipenda Painting Contractors. For more information or a free quote, get in touch today!

Why Spring Is The Perfect Time To Paint Your Home

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Painting your property’s exterior isn’t the type of project that can be taken on at any time of the year. While you might see people painting a house of building in the dead of winter, it might not be the best idea and not just because they will be freezing outside. Some external surfaces are better left for certain seasons.

If you want a flawless paint project, you’ll want to be in line with the elements. This is mainly because of how the paint dries is directly linked to the weather conditions and temperature during application.

You’ll need to keep your eye on the weather and look for a few dry, warm days in a row. Make sure it doesn’t rain in the days leading up to the start of your project either or else the surfaces you want to paint will need time to dry out first. Also, ensure that there are dry days after application to give the paint enough time to cure.

Another factor to consider is huge temperature variances during the course of a day. A rapid temperature drop at night will prevent the paint from drying thoroughly before the next layer is applied. This will lead to a surface that’s less smooth and prone to peeling and cracking.

To ensure the success of your paint project — smooth, thorough surface covering and ample opportunity to dry and cure — you’ll want to schedule your painting project for spring, early autumn or the beginning of summer when temperature fluctuations are less common and summer rain isn’t in full swing.

Another reason to avoid painting in the middle of summer is because of the high temperatures. Severe temperatures might cause the paint to dry too fast which often leads to a less than perfect finish in the form of lumps of paint and unsightly brush marks. Aim for low humidity levels.

It is finally Spring in South Africa making it a great time to paint the exterior of your property. If you’re looking for reliable painters in Pretoria, look no further. Speak to the team at Sipenda to book your free consultation today!