Benefits of House Painting In Raleigh

Painting Benefits and Advantages That Get Overlooked

Don’t think of painting as a hassle or a money pit. Every time you paint a home, you are actually saving money and adding long-term value.

Hardly anyone gets on a ladder to inspect their house. Thankfully, the lower sections are more noticeable and easier to paint. However, the concealed, out-of-reach areas can cause the most damage. Leaks, cracks, and a lack of caulking gaps can lead to structural damage. Left untreated, this damage will continue, leading to additional issues.

The best way to find hidden damage is to hire a local company, like ours, that has both professional painters and carpenters. We can inspect hard-to-reach trim and siding. We also provide the convenience of replacing, sealing, and painting, all in one service.

Increased Weather Protection

Hiring quality exterior painters in Raleigh offers more than just weather protection from rain and UV rays. For example, a good painter will use quality caulk and cut out the existing caulk that has failed. Doing this will prevent the crack from recurring. Maintaining a good seal prevents leaks that could lead to water damage. 

Whether interior or exterior, painting makes the surfaces of your home last longer. You benefit when your home is protected, and the risk of damage is reduced. We always recommend using good paint and two coats to protect all surfaces.

Hand-brushing minimally damaged siding will prevent further degradation. Priming and sealing wood, PVC, vinyl, drywall, metal, brick, stucco, and concrete all have added value that goes further than what meets the eye.

Insect Entry Protection

Caulking not only seals areas from the weather but also eliminates insects. Moisture, a food source, warmth, and protection draw insects and rodents. Removing damp, rotting wood damage reduces the likelihood of entry. 

Carpenter ant infestations occur in wet, deteriorated wood. Carpenter ants are a food source for woodpeckers. Every time a new insect or animal is introduced, the damage is exacerbated.

Reduced Dirt Collection

Sherwin-Williams and others sell exterior paints that resist dirt collection. The best way to reduce dirt build-up is to place mulch near the house or grow thick grass.

Emerald exterior rain refresh reduces dry dirt, sand, and mud collection. This ground-level issue can cause stains and paint contamination. So, using a dedicated exterior enamel or SW Rain Refresh will help.

Curb Appeal and Value

Appearance and first impressions hold a lot of weight regarding home value. Well-maintained properties help to boost the entire neighborhood’s average home values. So, painting your home will boost its resale value and establish long-term value for your neighborhood.

Exterior Benefits Based on Surface

Certain areas of a home need attention more often than others. Because they are usually the most visible and impactful, we recommend checking these areas every other year or so. 

Shutters

Wood shutters need to be painted to protect against wood rot. Painting PVC shutters prevents the plastic from oxidizing. 

Handrails

Metal handrails will rust, and wooden handrails will rot. It is recommended that these areas be painted between entire exterior jobs.

Wood Doors

Wood exterior doors need painting or staining for added protection. These areas should also be checked every other year.

Exterior Trim

Exterior trim, such as corner boards and fascia, are the first areas on exterior walls to fail. Paint all wood trim more often than siding. This is especially true if you have fiber-cement siding.

Wooden Garage Door

Wood garage doors are made of wooden panels. Sealing and painting will prevent wood rot and delamination.

Washing & Monitoring

Yearly home washes are an easy way to help exterior house paint last longer. Checking for cracks yearly will prevent water damage and wood rot. Doors and windows are common entry points for outdoor air. They also let the conditioned air escape. So, checking the trim around these areas will improve home efficiency.

If you keep your home in good condition, it’s essential to repaint before paint failure persists. Peeling or discoloration means the paint is past its lifespan; it’s time to repaint. 

Delaying painting increases the prep work and cost of your next project. Painting beforehand will protect surfaces and your wallet.

Exterior Wood Staining

Painting and staining exterior wood substrates is costly over time. However, wood costs less than metal and composite materials. So, if you have wood exterior structures, maintenance will be inevitable.

No matter what stain you use, it never seems to last as long as we would expect. Yet, staining and painting will help exterior wood structures last longer. This added protection prevents replacements and premature rebuilds.

Wood Deck

Horizontal surfaces subject to standing water need added protection to prevent rot.

New Porches

Staining a new porch will prevent bees from being attracted to the sap in the new wood.

Wood Fences

Wood fences close to ground-level moisture must be painted or stained.

Wood Pergolas

The small treated lumber purlins and battens on the pergola need paint or stain for protection. They are more prone to cracking and twisting.

Wood Arbor

Arbor doors and panels range from ¾ to an ½ inch thick. So, this structure should be coated shortly after it is built.

Wood Trellis

All wood trellises and lattices need staining, sealing, or painting.

Interior Color Updates

Painting and updating the interior of a home increases its elegance and helps modernize it. With the right colors and design choices, an older home can be transformed into a current, desirable, luxurious, and timeless staple. 

Painting upgrades include interior windows, doors, cabinets, and vanities. Paint inspirations and visionary ideas are low-cost improvements. They allow you to salvage dated eyesores at a fraction of the cost.

Adding or changing baseboards, crown molding, trim, and painting will make the home appear updated or even remodeled.

Interior Benefits Based on Surface

Quality and color are king when it comes to house painting. Quality paint will look better and last longer. It also enables quick cleanup and minimal maintenance. Lighter colors also touch up better. Any added aspect of lower maintenance will increase the value of a home.

Painting Walls

Painting walls is the most impactful interior change. Premium interior wall paint is wipeable and doesn’t stain, mar, or scuff easily. It is also easy to touch up and retains its color and sheen. 

Painting Trim/Doors

Painting trim with durable enamel prevents dust collection and is easy to clean. It also protects against shoe prints and vacuum cleaners, broom, and mop scrapes.

Painting Ceilings

Ceiling painting doesn’t get the consideration it deserves. Ceiling paint can brighten a room or coordinate with the walls. A bright white ceiling will also reflect and amplify natural light.

Closets

The best way to paint a closet is to use one color for everything. Typically, matching the trim color best corresponds with the room. Using trim paint with a satin, eggshell, or semi-gloss finish is more durable against shoe scuffs.

Painting Wood Handrails

Shifting from stained to painted handrails will draw attention and is a significant design upgrade.

Updating Interior Stained Wood Trim

If you have stained interior wood trim, it depends on where you live and your desired look. That will help you decide whether to keep it.

Wood and other natural characteristics can add natural character to a basic or plain-looking area. But widespread natural trim, especially if it’s dark, can create a rustic cabin-like feel. 

Painting stained wood makes a home modern. However, due to extensive prep, it costs more than a traditional repaint.

Improved Air Quality

Removing VOCs and indoor air pollutants should be a consideration for every home. Indoor grease, smoke, odor, and surfaces that emit high VOCs should not be taken lightly.

Painting the inside of your home will not only cut the odor. Paint that offers indoor air purifying technologies improves indoor air quality. However, all sources of VOC emissions, such as new carpet, must be removed to maintain good air quality.

Updated Paint Colors and Designs

Selecting the perfect hue makes house painting a satisfying experience. Paint colors set a room’s mood, and exterior colors shape a house’s image.

Outside of color and a new shiny finish, painting restores and refreshes everything. It removes stains, hides flaws, and restores faded paint, giving the home a fresh look.

Accent colors, paired with a clean, minimalistic look, can be warm and inviting. They can provide a fresh outlook, even in a modern home. Everyone likes positive changes. A home improvement, remodel, or simple painting change can create impactful and lasting visual design cues.

We are full-service painters. Call us today for any of your commercial or residential painting needs!