How long will your new paint job last?
Your new interior paint will last from five to seven years, your exterior, from four to seven years. However, the more accurate answer is that the longevity of your new paint job depends on a variety of factors such as paint quality, the environment the paint is in and the preparation and professionalism during the painting project. Your paint job’s lifetime will largely depend on the environment that the paint will be present in. For interior paint jobs, high-traffic areas such as stairs or a child’s playroom will wear down a lot faster than a guest bedroom. Areas that get a lot of water and moisture like bathrooms and kitchens will also fade quicker and potentially have issues such as peeling and chipping paint.
Exterior paint is formulated to last, but it can’t survive every weather condition. Places that get a lot of harsh sunlight will cause exterior paint to fade quicker and if there’s excessive heat, the paint is more likely to peel and crack sooner than anticipated. Paint longevity also depends on the surface it’s painted on. If it’s wood or stucco siding, your house will probably need to be repainted somewhere between four to seven years. Staining on wood should be redone every four to five years.
One of the biggest reasons paint will chip, peel or fail is that quality paint is applied over an existing painted surface. Sometimes the old paint will delaminate under the new paint in some places and start to peel. To prevent this from happening and to help extend the life of your paint job, you should make sure your painting surface is properly prepared. If a Painting contractor takes adequate time and care to scrape, sand, fill, repair, and prime where necessary, interior and exterior paint job will last much longer.
Another factor to consider with your paint is different types of paint are recommended for different projects based on durability and longevity. Water-based paint is the most popular paint type because it’s durable, safe and more environmentally friendly than oil-based paint. Additionally, you get what you pay for with paint. Quality paints will be more expensive, but you can be assured that they will be durable and long-lasting. Budget paints will be lacking in some of the elements that cause the paint to bind solidly and hold color, so they will fade and chip faster.
Overall, your paint job should be lasting you many years for the amount of time and money you invest in it. Make sure you hire a professional painter that walks you through the process and with your best interests in mind. With our team Gamboa’s Painting Inc you can be assured that you’ll get a painting job that you love.