Seriously… How Often Should You Paint Your House?
As professional painters extraordinaire, we’re asked all sorts of questions about our craft. One of the most common is, “How often should you paint your house?”
That’s a fair question, and it depends on the surface. Although certain professionals may give you numbers that differ just a little bit, here’s a general breakdown that we typically follow:
- Wood Siding — If you have stained wood siding, you should paint it every four years. For unstained siding, you can probably go up to seven if it’s in good shape.
- Aluminum Siding — Aluminum siding will usually need to be repainted every five years.
- Brick — You don’t need to refresh painted brick for approximately 15–20 years. If it isn’t painted, all you need to do is clean it every year or two.
- Stucco — After approximately 5–6 years, it’ll be time to repaint your home’s stucco.
- New Materials — Newer types of building materials don’t need to be painted very often. For example, cement fiberboard siding only needs a new coat of paint every 10–15 years.
Benefits of Painting the Exterior of Your House
Painting the exterior of your home is a simple home improvement project with various benefits. Here are some of our favorites:
Improved Aesthetics
The most obvious benefit of painting the exterior of your house is improved aesthetics. Your home will simply look better with a new coat of paint. So many homeowners that we work with really have no idea how much better their house will look until we finish the job. Whether you choose to go with the same color or something radically different, your house will look new and improved.
Better Curb Appeal
As you probably suspect from a company called Curb Appeal Pros, this particular benefit is of special interest to us. Your curb appeal is also about creating a better aesthetic. But this is where the aesthetic appeals to people other than you.
For many homeowners, this is about setting the right tone for a prospective buyer. But even if you’re not going to sell in the near future, it’s a good idea to have curb appeal.
Better Home Value
When a homeowner is looking to increase the value of their home, they often do something big, such as completely remodeling their kitchen. Although this isn’t a bad idea, major renovations will typically only offer a partial return on the investment. Painting the exterior of your home, however, will actually increase the value of your home above what you paid for the painting. So, if you’re looking to increase your home’s value, professional painting is an easy way to do it.
Protective Shield
Most Florida residents are very aware of the harsh elements that plague homes across the state. This includes everything from rain and wind to insects and fire damage. Although a new coat of paint won’t protect your home from everything, it will act as a protective shield against several potential elements. A professional paint job will help protect your home from incurring further damage.
Siding Lasts Longer
If you want your siding to last longer, a new coat of paint is a great idea. Although traditional forms of siding such as wood or vinyl need to be replaced periodically, giving them a fresh coat of paint is very helpful. Not only will this cover up signs of wear and tear and make your exterior look better, but it can also help prevent termite infestations.
An Inexpensive Upgrade
One of the best reasons to give the exterior of your home a fresh coat of paint is that it doesn’t cost very much. Depending on the size of your home and the area in which you live, it could be relatively inexpensive. Even if it’s a little more, it’s still one of the most cost-effective home improvement projects.
Contact Curb Appeal Pros for High-Quality Exterior House Painting
Curb Appeal Pros will give your exterior a gorgeous new paint job that will make you the envy of your entire neighborhood! If you have any questions about how often you should paint the exterior of your house or if you’re ready to let us get started right now with one of our high-quality paints, contact us at (727) 222-1399 today for a free consultation.