Exterior paints are different than interior paints. Exterior paints are designed specifically to withstand the forces of nature and give your home a freshly painted look through all seasons. The paint you choose should not just look good but should also seamlessly blend with the theme and style of your neighborhood.

Here are some of the things that homeowners need to know when they are deciding to paint the exterior of their homes:

Buying Name Brand Exterior Paints

A lot of homeowners do not understand the importance of buying high-quality paints, particularly when cheap paints offer the same color and tone ranges. However, your paint is more than a coat of color to your home. It can be very tempting to buy bargain paints; however, these products are cheap for a reason — in fact, several reasons: their colors fade quickly they have a shorter lifespan, and they offer a thinner coverage because of low-quality ingredients. This means you will need to paint your home more often, which actually means you will be incurring more cost than if you had painted with name-brand paint from the start.

The lifespan of an Exterior Paintjob

There are a huge number of factors to consider if you want to understand how long your exterior paint will last. In short, though, good-quality paint can last seven or 10 years depending on the weather conditions.

To make your exterior paint last a long time, you should always invest in excellent quality paint products, carefully select whether you want oil or latex paint, not skimp on prepping the exterior surface and choosing a reliable painting company to do the job for you.

Exterior Paint Maintenance

Although a quality paint job can easily last you seven years, it is important that you keep your paint maintained regularly through frequent touchups and cleaning. This will not just make your exterior surface look spick and span but also result in a longer lifespan for your paint.

Why You Should Hire a Professional Painter

If you are a perfectionist, you may want to roll up your sleeves and get the job done yourself to meet your exacting standards. However, here are some things that you need to consider:

The Complexity of Your Home

Your home’s lines, angles, curves, architectural features, and other unique elements may make it challenging for you to navigate the entirety of your home without the proper tools and training.

The Height of Your Home

Although it may not seem to be so tricky when you are on the ground, painting your home while standing on a ladder is risky work and requires experience. In addition, you may not be able to reach all the nooks and crannies high above to coat every inch of your house in paint.

Repairs

Exterior painting is more than just paint. It also requires preparing the surface of your house for the paint. Do you have experience in repairing your home and prepping its surface? Do you have the right material and tools to get the job done efficiently? Are you knowledgeable about paint?

 Exterior painting requires a whole host of equipment like a variety of brushes, buckets, drop cloths, sprayers, caulk, primer, ladders, rags, lifts, tape, and more. Understanding how the paint will react to the surface of your home is essential in making the paint job last longer.

If you value your time, you should consider hiring professional painters who can get the job done in a quick and efficient way. This way, you will have more time to do the things you love and enjoy quality time with your family.