Preserving Home Interior Paint Jobs

Children looking at newly painted wallNothing lasts forever, but with the right care, you can extend the life and luster of the paint in your home. Time will certainly take a toll on the appearance of paint in certain rooms, but there are steps you can take as a homeowner to ensure your paint jobs last.

Clean Up Messes

Depending on the size of your family, you may have your hands full keeping the house neat and tidy. Young children have a habit of making a mess and the walls of your home are often the target of markers, food and other objects. It’s important to stay on top of blemishes by cleaning the walls, ceilings and floors as soon as something happens.

The kind of paint used also matters, since some need to be treated with specific cleaners so not to fade the color. You can’t watch your children every minute of the day, but the sooner you act on spills the better!

Preserve the Color and Shine

Dusting the ceiling and walls on a regular basis will help keep your home’s paint from fading. Some homes can gather dust more than others, but every room will get its fair share. As part of your housekeeping, make a point to dust thoroughly to avoid debris buildup becoming a more serious issue.

We all know that sunlight can fade a paint color. Having drapes, curtains or shades on your windows is a great way to reduce the amount of natural sunlight inside your home. This also holds true for lamps. Some homeowners position lamps away from the room and towards the walls but in time, this can cause the luster to fade and create an uneven color on your walls. Be mindful of the amount of light that is shining on your paint and control it to the best of your ability.

Make Time for Touch-Ups

There is almost always a case to be made for touch-up jobs on your home painting. When done properly, it can be a few years before time starts to impact your living spaces, but when you notice fading paint, consider a touch-up job that will restore the original luster of your wall and ceiling paint.

Avoid Wall Damage

Lastly, if you are hosting a party or event in your home, take care to cover certain walls with clear plastic if you are concerned about any damage. Of course, you will also want to avoid nails, tape and other hanging pieces that can damage the walls and have an adverse effect on your paint.

Contact the professionals at M. Brett today for all your painting needs!