House Painting – Your Next Home Project
No matter if you are wanting to paint inside or out we can do the job. We will help you increase the value of your home by improving the curb appeal.
What to Know Before
Different paints have different properties and are formulated for different purposes. Exterior paints are made to combat against fading and mildew. Interior paint is made to be scrubbed, resist staining, and allow cleaning.
When starting a painting project, it’s important to know the differences between the two and choose the right paint. In order to understand the difference between exterior and interior paints, you will need to learn a bit about the chemistry behind paint.
What's The Difference?
While there can be many subtle differences, the primary difference between interior and exterior paints is in their choice of resin. You will remember that the resin is what binds the pigment to the surface. In an exterior paint, it is important that the paint can survive temperature changes and being exposed to water build up. Exterior paint also must be tougher and resist peeling, scratches, and fading from sunlight. For these reasons, the resins used in binding paints for the outdoors must be softer.
For interior paint where temperature is not a problem, the binding resins are more rigid, which in turn cuts down on scrapes and stains.
Interior vs Exterior Paints
Paints for the inside and outside of your home are made differently to suit their specific environments. You will need to consider several things before the house painting begins.
Interior
Paints for the outside of your home focus on the look, appeal and easy cleaning, while exterior paints focus on weather resistance and toughness. Interior paints are designed to stand up to frequent cleaning and resist stains, making them ideal for living spaces, kitchens, and bathrooms where walls may be subject to smudges or wetness.
Exterior
On the other hand, paints for outdoors, contain additives that help protect surfaces from harsh sunlight, rain, wind, and temperature changes. These paints are typically more flexible to accommodate the expansion and shrinking of surfaces outside, specifically to prevent cracks over time.
Choosing the Right Paint
Selecting the correct paint type not only enhances the life and appearance of your surfaces but also helps maintain a healthy environment. Exterior paints often include properties that prevent mildew to combat mold growth in damp conditions.
Another key point; using the wrong type of paint can lead to early failure and potential issues like peeling, fading, or mold growth.
A critical step for any house painting project is choosing the right paint. Thanks to today’s improved and application tools from Sherwin Williams, we can achieve professional quality results.
Protecting Your Investment
Benefits of House Painting
It is important for both looks and protection. It makes your home look better, shields it from weather damage, therefore raising its value. Regular house painting also helps spot and fix small problems early.
Here’s a closer look:
Looks Benefits:
- Improves Curb Appeal:
A fresh coat of paint makes your home look newer, cleaner, and more attractive, which is great if you plan to sell.
- Personal Touch:
Painting lets you show your style and make your home feel unique.
- Hides Imperfections:
Paint covers stains, scratches, and minor damage, making your home look well cared for.
Protection Benefits:
- Weather Shield:
Paint protects your home from rain, snow, sun, and other harsh weather.
- Stops Moisture:
Proper painting keeps water out, prevents mold, mildew, and rot.
- Keeps Structure Strong:
By preventing water build up and pests, paint helps keep your home’s structure sound.
- Makes Siding Last Longer:
Painting helps siding resist hard weather, rot, and pests, saving you money on replacements.
Money Benefits:
- Increases Home Value:
A well painted exterior can boost your home’s resale price.
- Affordable Maintenance:
Painting is a budget friendly way to protect your home and avoid bigger repairs later.
- Early Problem Detection:
Painting usually includes a close look at your home’s exterior, helping catch small issues before they grow.
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