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It’s Time To Repaint Your House!

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Painting your house is one of the easiest ways to get your home to be a reflection of you. When we say the paint can be a representation of you, we don’t necessarily mean it has to be painted in your favourite colour but rather, anything that suits your preference. There are so many different occasions as to when you should repaint your home.

Here are a few signs that will tell you that it is time for you to repaint your home:

Your Paint Is Peeling Or Cracking

Of course, one of the more common reasons why people would decide to repaint their home is because they need to and that’s usually because the paint is peeling or cracking. A coat of paint does not last a lifetime so once you have painted your home, you can expect that in a few years, the paint will wear off, become weaker, and will start to peel.

If this is not a sign for you to hire a painter to fix this, we don’t know what is. If the paint is peeling off your wall, your wall will no longer be protected by the layer of paint which can lead to moulding.

The Paint Is Fading

Wherever the paint is, it is most likely going to be exposed to the sun which means that over time, will cause the colour of the paint to fade. To keep the colour of the paint lasting a bit longer, we recommend having something that protects the paint from being directly hit by sunlight.

Woods Shrink?

Yes, wood does shrink as a result of seasonal changes. However, do not be too alarmed by this because it generally takes several years for this to happen. The shrinkage of wood can allow you to see the gaps between the wooden boards which is not only a safety hazard but can lead to moulding and mildew as moisture is getting into it. So how does painting help? Think of the paint as a protective layer of the wood that barricades the temperature changes from weakening the wood.

Thinking Of Selling Your House?

If you are thinking of selling your house and you haven’t had a professional to look at your house and the paints, we highly suggest you do so before you try to put your house on the market. More times than none, homeowners who want to sell their house, choose to repaint their home so that it’s in its greatest light when people are seeing it. You may be surprised with the difference adding an extra coat of paint can do for your home.

Preference Change And That’s Okay

You don’t need to find a reason to repaint your home. If you simply just feel like you want to change it because your preferences have changed, do it because it is important that your house feels like your home.

Getting A Fresh Start

If you are seeking a professional painting company in Sydney or a contractor in Sydney, choose Premier Painting. If you'd like to hear more about our painting services in Sydney and how we can help you, call us on 1300 91 62 91.

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