Why You Shouldn't Put Off Painting Your Home | Tips from a Local Painter

Paint isn't just pretty it's preventative!

Tips from a Local Painter in Layton, Utah

Homeownership isn't easy. With all of the responsibilities and surprise bills that come along with having a home it's no surprise that painting is often near the bottom of the list when it comes to home improvement projects. But putting off painting your home might actually lead to more problems down the line.

Painting Protects Your Home

Paint is for more than just it's color. Exteriors here in northern Utah have to endure a lot of adverse weather conditions. I'm sure you've seen it yourself when the weather goes from hail and sleet to the sun relentlessly beating down in the span of a few hours. A fresh coat of paint not only provides a new splash of color to liven up the space, but it's also your first line of defense against the elements. It's much cheaper for the paint to take the beating as opposed to the wood underneath it.

On one of our previous jobs there was a door frame that had cracked paint. However, through years of experience we were able to identify that the cracked paint was actually a sign of a sinking foundation.

Cracking, peeling, or faded paint is more than just an eye sore. These cracks in your homes defense can expose the materials underneath to moisture, UV rays, and even pests. If the wood underneath begins to rot it's too late and you'll have to take on much more expensive repairs. Paint is preventative and if you start to notice chipped paint it's a sign for you to do something about it, or you'll be paying a lot more for it in the future.

Preserve and Boost Your Home's Value

Are you planning on selling your home soon? Painting is one of the most cost effective ways you can boost the value of your home. The wrong color of paint can dissuade potential buyers whereas the right color could be the difference between a sale closing or not. More importantly though a well-done paint job shows potential buyers that you've done a good job of taking care of the home.

Even if you're not planning on selling painting can still protect your homes value. Besides protecting the exterior, painting can also reveal potential flaws in a home. On one of our previous jobs there was a door frame that had cracked paint. However, through years of experience we were able to identify that the cracked paint was actually a sign of a sinking foundation. We painted it, informed the homeowner that if it cracks again they'll need to look into the foundation, and a few months later they were able to address an issue with the home before it could get significantly worse.

Staining is also an effective way to ward off the elements.

When is the Best Time to Paint?

Now that you understand the importance of paint to a home, when is the best time to paint it? Spring and fall are perfect time to paint your home because the stable temperatures prevents the paint from running. In the dead of winter, exterior paint is unviable in large part due to the cold weather making it harder for the paint to adhere and cure properly. Summer is also an acceptable time to do exterior painting but if you're doing it by yourself be sure to stay hydrated and wear your sunscreen.

Tips from a Local Painter

Here are a few tips that could help you out.

• Inspect Yearly: Pay attention to the paint and try to identify where it might be chipped or peeling.

• Don't Skip the Prep: Proper prep work, that is to say cleaning, sanding, and priming, will be the reason your paint stays on for 10 years as opposed to 1.

• Use High Quality Materials: Here at Elevate Paint Pros we use Sherwin Williams since they offer the highest quality paint in the industry.

• Hire Your Local Professionals: Of course I'd say this, but local painters not only have well-refined techniques, but they also understand how the local climate can affect the paint more than anyone else.

Protect Your Home Today!

If you've been putting off that painting project now is the time to fix that. At Elevate Paint Pros we're proud to serve our local community here in Layton and the greater Ogden area. We have dozens of reviews from your neighbors saying how we transformed their home for the better and we'd love to do the same for you.

Give us a call at 801-512-2916 or schedule a free estimate online today!