One of the questions we get asked the most is, “how often should I paint my house.” Well, there is no real hard and fast rule because each area of the house is used differently. In most cases, giving the walls of your home a new coat of paint helps to freshen things up.
Also, if you are planning to sell your house, then making sure all interior and exterior walls look clean and fresh will help to create a favorable impression. To make life a little easier for you, we have taken a look at individual areas of the
Exteriors
Freshly painted exteriors can really add a wow factor to your house, but how often you need todo it will depend on several factors. If you stay on top of the maintenance,then most surfaces won’t need painting for about five years. Make sure
Bedrooms
Generally, the paint in an adult’s room should last until you feel the need for a change. On the other hand, children’s rooms will probably require more frequent attention.
Kids love to draw on everything, so be prepared by using a good quality paint with a higher sheen. These paints tend to be easier to wipe down whenever the little ones decide to take their art to the walls. Whatever color scheme you choose,
Living Room
You are likely to spend a lot of time in this room, so you will always want it to look its best. The good news is paint tends to last longer in this room, and paint jobs only tend to happen when you are looking to change things around. Therefore, if you use top quality paint, it should last for between five and seven years.
Kitchen
The kitchen usually sees a lot of action, so the paint work is going to need regular touchups. It makes sense to use a durable and high-quality paint with a satin or semi-gloss finish. These paints protect the surfaces from dirt, grime, and mildew; and, most importantly, they are easy to clean.
If you keep up to date with your maintenance, then the paint in the kitchen should last for about two or three years before it needs a touchup.
Bathroom
The same goes for the bathroom, where the walls will absorb a lot of moisture. Therefore, you need to use paints with a semi-gloss, satin, or eggshell finish, as these paints are easier to wipe down and have good water-resistant qualities. Again, you are probably looking at between two and three years for each paint job.
Hallways and Corridors
This part of the house sees a lot of traffic and