How To Tell When You Need To Repaint Your House

Is it time to paint your home, or can you let it slide another year? How do you tell when it’s time to repaint? How long does house paint even last?

Of course, there are the more obvious signs, like paint drying up and falling right off the walls. But you don’t want to wait until then. There are a few earlier signs you can look out for so you can repaint your home before it starts moulting chips.

Stick around to learn the biggest signs you need to paint your house!

Signs You Need To Paint Outside

Exterior paint is formulated to last longer than interior paint, withstanding all that nature has to throw at it. The average homeowner paints outside every 5-7 years, though, in the right conditions, exterior paint can last up to 10 years.

Here are some signs to tell you when to repaint the outside of your home.

Regretting Your Color Choice:

The first sign you need to paint is hating the colour of your house. It could be that you’ve changed your mind, the exterior paint colours with the other colours in the scheme, or your home stands out in your neighbourhood in a good way.

Your Home Isn’t Market-Ready:

This may not necessarily be a sign you need to paint your house, but it is something to consider. Even your real estate agent will tell you it’s best to paint your home before selling it. Why? Because nothing chases offers away like an outdated, dingy home with chipping paint. Plus, the new, updated look helps to increase your home’s value.

Cracking/Peeling/Chipping Paint:

The final sign that you need to paint your house is the most obvious and one you shouldn’t really wait for, per se. Old, dried-out paint will crack and chip off, revealing whatever’s underneath and leaving it exposed and at risk for damage. In wetter areas, paint bubbles and peels instead. Either way, it’s a huge eyesore that signifies the end of the line for your exterior paint.

Grimey, Faded Paint:

Have you looked at your exterior paint, and it’s not the same colour as when you painted? That’s a relatively early sign you need to repaint. Age and sun exposure can cause paint to fade, with darker and more vibrant colours being the quickest to go.

Signs You Need To Paint Inside

It’s common to paint inside more often, every few years, if not sooner. Interior colour trends change much more frequently than exterior colour trends. And we tend to get tired of our inside walls quicker because we spend more time surrounded by them. However, interior paint can last as long as 5 years, at which point it can become a real mess.

Here are some signs that let you know it’s time to repaint inside.

Your New Decor Doesn't Match Wall Color:

Homeowners don’t change stationary elements (furniture, flooring, etc.) as often as paint colour. After all, a wall colour is much easier to change. So when you’re picking the perfect wall colour, make sure it blends with the other dominant design elements in the room.

Dingy, Discoloured, Patchy Paint:

Just like outside, dingy paint is one of the first signs you need to paint. Walls that get a lot of sunlight may fade quicker. As paint ages, it will become discolorated and patchy, particularly vibrant and darker colours, which will need repainting more frequently.

The Paint Is Peeling, Bubbling:

Paint is much more likely to bubble and peel inside because of the moisture levels in homes.

Moisture causes paint to lift, bubble, and eventually peel off. This happens quicker in the kitchen and bathroom, where paint is exposed to high amounts of steam.

When It's Time To Repaint Your House, Count On Tru Rollers

When you start seeing these signs, it’s time to find a painter to give your home the facelift it needs. And there’s no one better for the job than Tru Rollers. Contact us today for more info.