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How Often Should You Paint a Room?

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How Often Should You Paint a Room?

It may not seem like it, but houses do a lot of hard work. Keeping up with our fast-paced lifestyles day in and day out can cause stress on a home, and all that traffic can wear things down. Because our home’s interior is where we do most of our living, the paint on the walls can take a beating. Nicks, scratches and other dings can cause damage, but there’s also dirt and other problems that can mar the surface – and that’s before we mention the rooms that entertain small children. 

The best way to make those spaces look like new again is with a fresh coat of paint, but the question as to how often a room needs a facelift can be a tricky one. Colorado is home to many active lifestyles, and residential painting in Denver can help those rooms remain vibrant while keeping up with your family’s daily rigors. Each room is different, however, as some rooms get more use than others.

Factors to Consider When Repainting

There are a multitude of things that must be considered when repainting a room. One of the biggest factors is how much traffic goes through the space. Rooms that experience a lot of traffic – like hallways and entryways, as well as children’s rooms – may require more frequent painting. High-traffic areas are more prone to general wear, scuffs, and other stains. Typically, rooms with high-traffic areas may need repainting every 3-5 years, while other rooms can go longer. 

The quality of the paint can also impact the frequency of repainting. Glossy paints are more durable and easier to clean than matte finishes. If you’re using a high-gloss paint, you may not need to repaint as often, while matte finishes may show wear more quickly. Higher quality paints also tend to last longer and resist fading better than cheaper alternatives. Investing in higher-quality paint may extend the life between repaints – saving you more money in the long run. 

Change of Scenery

Of course, the timeline for repainting a room might be sped up if you want to change the overall look of a space. It’s very common for new homeowners to give some or all of the rooms in their new home a fresh look, and that’s not necessarily a bad idea. If it’s not a new build, it’s hard to tell when the last time rooms were repainted. This can get rid of faded or scuffed walls, and give the new homeowners a reset on the life cycle of the paint for a particular room. 

Dynamics change within a family, as well. If a child goes off to college and their room is being repurposed into a different space, it can also be a good time to refresh the paint. Adding things like accent walls or other changes to the paint of a room is also common, and these can be done as you see fit. Changing the colors can also make a room look like new, but it’s important to understand that, like different finishes, some colors will show more wear than others. 

Don’t Forget About the Weather

The exterior paint of your home is going to take more of a beating from the weather than the interior, but the paint indoors can also make a difference. Your climate and other environmental factors can also play into how often you need to repaint a room. Things like humidity and constant exposure to sunlight can impact the longevity of paint. Rooms that get a lot of sunlight will have colors fade more quickly, requiring more frequent painting. 

The sun is prominent in Colorado, and those rays can cause havoc on maintaining the right color. There are also UV-resistant paints that help combat some of the effects of sunlight on interior paint, and that can help lengthen the time needed between repainting. Lighter and more neutral colors like beige or light brown will absorb less heat from the sun. 

Painting More Than Just Walls

Repainting your walls is a great way to spruce up a room, but there are other ways to brighten up a space. Like your walls, the sunlight can dull the luster cause yellowing on your ceiling. This area often gets forgotten, but your ceiling doesn’t need to be repainted nearly as much as your walls. A professional paint job on a ceiling can last 10 years or more, so it’s a good idea to consider repainting your ceiling every other time you apply a new coat to your walls. 

Your baseboards, trim, and cabinets can also be taken for granted, but they can also take a beating. Particularly in the kitchen, your trim and cabinets are more susceptible to dents, marks, scuffs, or other damage. It’s probably a good idea to repaint your interior trim every 2-4 years. Professional painters can take a lot of stress out of this process, as painting trim can be a delicate process. Knowing what paint they used – or having them leave behind a leftover bucket – will help maintaining the trim with minor touch-ups, as well. 

Extending the Life of Your Paint

While choosing a high-quality paint can help, there are other things you can do to make a paint job last longer. Applying a primer before painting can create a more durable surface, and it can help block stains while creating a smoother finish. This adds time to the project, but can potentially save you some money in the long run. Another good tactic is to consider furniture pads to minimize your furniture scraping or bumping against walls.

Dust and dirt will accumulate on painted surfaces over time. Gently cleaning walls with soap and water can help prevent that dirt from building up, keeping your walls looking fresh longer. Accidents are bound to happen, as well, and addressing any stains can help prevent them from becoming permanent. For more helpful tips on how to help your paint projects last longer, reach out to the trusted experts at Colorado Painting today. 

Conclusion

In conclusion, understanding the factors influencing the frequency of repainting rooms is crucial for maintaining a fresh and vibrant interior. By factoring in considerations like traffic, paint quality, environmental effects, and regular maintenance, homeowners can effectively determine when and how often to rejuvenate their spaces. For further insights and professional guidance, reach out to us at Colorado Commercial & Residential Painting.

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The original sales/quote process was so professional and the painting went quickly and was done very professionally. This is our second very successful experience with Colorado Commercial & Residential Painting. We'll use them again!Peter H.Peter H. ★★★★★ Colorado Painting provided an excellent quality of work for our exterior and interior house painting projects. The staff and painters were professional, friendly and very easy to work with during the projects. We are very happy with the final painting project. We recommend the company.C C.C C. ★★★★★ Colorado Commercial & Residential Painting recently painted the exterior of our house. We received competitive bids from other companies, but Colorado Painting stood out from the rest with their professional, knowledgeable, and courteous service.Hayden provided a comprehensive project plan of what repair work needed to be done and what materials would be use. 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If you are considering a makeover, hire them!Todd V.Todd V. ★★★★★ Colorado Commercial and Residential Painting recently completed painting nearly 100% of our house’s interior. As the original owners of our 1999 home, we felt it was time for a change. Before the painters arrived, I decided to upgrade all our doors to solid core for a more high-end feel. I purchased pre-primed doors, installed them myself, and did some preliminary prep work.The painting team assured me they would make the doors and woodwork look amazing, and they delivered on that promise. They sprayed all the trim and new doors and rolled the walls with a new, lighter color. Even though I had prepped the doors, I noticed them improving some of my workmanship. They weren’t going to mention it, but I’m glad they did. The woodwork and doors now look like they belong in a 5-star hotel.Honestly, our house looks brand new and even better than the day we moved in back in 1999. 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