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Is My Paint Job Affecting My Home’s Value?

Is My Paint Job Affecting My Home’s Value?

Listen, we use the term “Curb Appeal” for a reason. Of course, the exterior paint job is affecting your home’s value in the real estate market.

Is My Paint Job Affecting My Home’s Value?

If you get a poor home appraisal, or just one lower than you were expecting, the first thing a realtor will say is, “Throw a fresh coat of paint on it.” Whether it be people passing by, guests visiting, or a potential home buyer, one of the first things someone will notice is your paint job.

Sure, you’ll definitely want to pick out an appealing color palette for your home, but your job won’t be done with just that. Chipping paint, uneven brush strokes, colors that mix at intersections can all be damaging to your home’s value.

When it comes to the inside you will want the right paint job as well. Hey, maybe you have a flair for the dramatic. Different strokes for different folks, right? Well, in this case, you’ll want these strokes to be even and of a neutral tone.

However, not all neutral tones are created equally. Peace and tranquility are feelings you’ll want your potential buyers to have when they are walking through your open house. For this, you’ll want to use a mixture of light blues, grays, and greens. In particularly sunny rooms, this will bring out the relaxation.

Using this blue-gray-green scale in your kitchen and/or bathroom can increase the value of your home by over $1,000. If you can find me a better return on investment in home upgrades I am all ears.

A mixture of tans and shades of white will also go a long way. If you want to spice it up, using toned down pastels on your ceilings or in the form of stripes are also good ways to go.

In general, keep it simple and keep it warm. You don’t want your walls to scream at buyers when they enter your home.

Once you have your colors picked out the next natural question is, should I hire someone to paint or do this by myself? This may come down to the answer to your second question, how much does a professional painter cost? But these are not the questions you should be asking.

Your question should be one simple one. Am I more concerned with upfront cost, or my return on my investment?

 

The right colors and well-done professional painting job can raise the price of your home by thousands. With this in mind, it seems more than worth at least getting a quote to see what painting your home will cost. If this is the right choice for you, then give us a call and see what we can do for your home.

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Having A Professionally Done Home

Having A Professionally Done Home

Having a Professionally Done Home

A home is not just a building; it is a safe space, a welcoming place, warm cocoon for ourselves, our family and even our guests. A lot of things go into making a home into a home and, despite the fact that the people who live in it are most important, the environment and aura of the home itself is a major contributing factor.  When it comes to making a home, a lot of things should be taken into consideration.

The “feel” and “aura” of a home has a lot to do with how the home is decorated and painted. When it comes to this, wouldn’t you rather have a professional involved? There are several factors we often would most likely not consider which are in fact rather vital to a professional eye. Having a professional on ground does not only ensure that things run smoothly with the execution of your project, but it also ensures that every single factor is covered, taken into consideration and accounted for. Having a professional on board with your project is probably the best thing you can do for your own peace of mind. From renovating to painting or even just decoration, the services of a professional should be available to you regardless of what you want done in your home.  Let us look at it in these 3 broad categories:

Home Improvement for Having A Professionally Done Home

Having A Professionally Done HomeThe concept of home improvement can be is basically the process of making changes to one’s home. It could be an addition or simply an overhaul. From as simple as repainting to completely having the ceiling changed; in essence, it is just giving your home a whole new look. When looking to improve your home, there are several decisions to be made, most of which we cannot make without a professionals input, or else we risk making serious mistakes which could end up costing us way too much to fix. The main thing we need to look at is not what we want done, but, what our budget actually is. In truth, this goes a long way in determining how we manage the outcome of the rest of the project and, where compromises should or, can be made for Having A Professionally Done Home 

When it comes to improving your home, apart from the budget, your plans also matter. What you want done needs to be reviewed under professional supervision as most times we have big dreams which may simply not be as realistic as we think especially after we factor in our budget, space, structure, etc. Having a professional review your plans help to put things into perspective for you. Knowing what is possible and what needs to be compromised on is very important. Also and this is probably one of the main reasons why we need a professional in the first place; to overlook the project and see the things that we simply cannot see. When it comes to renovations, we would usually just look at the surface but, a professional would see beyond that into the actual necessities so as to enable your project to run smoothly.

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Painting

Having A Professionally Done Home

Having A Professionally Done Home

This is perhaps the least expensive yet most visibly attractive thing to change about a home. Be it external painting or internal, the fact remains that painting requires a certain professional technique to it in order to give it that fantastic professional finishing we want. Painting not only helps to add great aesthetic value to your home but, could be a great way to maintain the home. Paint coats can help to retain the new look of a home and, even help maintain its looks which in the long run which, would cost you less for maintenance.

When thinking of painting, the first thing we usually think of is color. This is not bad but as a professional knows before the color comes the base. Preparing of the surface for the coats of paint. Without a clean surface, the painting really may come off just looking tacky. Now in terms of color; colors have a way of influencing an environment and creating an aura. When picking out colors, it is advisable to have a sit down with a professional painter and explain the look and aura you would like in your home. This would help you get a professional view of the best colors or color schemes that would be effective in giving you just what you want. Also, different colors can be more suitable for different parts of the home, and this is yet another reason why a professional’s input is advised. Colors can have not just a cooling aura but a cooling effect in terms of heat; a professional knows the science of this and is really, in the best position to advice accordingly to Having A Professionally Done Home

Decorating

Having A Professionally Done Home

Having A Professionally Done Home

Decorating can be on a broad spectrum as there are facets to decorating a home. From creating a suitable space, to filling said space with the right pieces of furniture, to having the right colors and art, decorating is really just not as easy going as we may think. Decorating a home is a big deal because this is the science that brings together the structure of the home with the environment it creates also reaching to the people in the home. While a paint color can be welcoming, the decoration itself is probably the most warming and welcoming aspect of a home. So depending on what aura you want to create in your home, or what effect you want to give off in the home, having a professional look into your home decoration could be something to consider. Lines and angels are also an aspect of decoration that usually eludes us. This is something professionals are key on and, the art of this is what gives us clean lines that flow and come together in a home.Having A Professionally Done Home

Another mistake a lot of us make is having too many pieces of furniture in one space. We may have an idea of what we want, but, a professional eye would help to bring it all together and create that space you want. When decorating, having ample space in a room even if it is a small room is important and, professionals have that touch to give you a fully decorated room and, still give you that space that simply was not there. Decorating is really a big deal as there is a lot to be considered. There is so much that should go into it that many of us would normally overlook but which are important to give us that homely feeling that we want.

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Imagine your home at Christmas or Thanksgiving, having the whole family present, all comfortable in one space, a space that is accommodating to everyone. This is the home we all want. Even if some of us may not yet have the big family required to fill the space we want them in, we want a home that says “you are welcome.” Be it a traditional home or a stylish modern home, that warm and welcoming factor is important in a  home; this is the reason why a professional eye and hand would not only be beneficial but, could very much be crucial in bringing this vision into reality.

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Dealing with Mold and Mildew Before you Paint

Deal with mildew

A fresh coat of paint will certainly make the home look new and clean, but it will not help overcome the most common cause of discoloration: mildew.

Mildew is parasite fungus that often appears as a dark color, such as black, green or brown and is rather fuzzy as well. Its body can digest right through painted surfaces and destroys the integrity of the paint itself. Mildew can also cause the underlying wood to rot and even cause masonry to crumble. Continue Reading →

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Wax Bleed

Painted hardboard can sometimes be discolored by “wax bleed,” named for the wax that is used during manufacturing to make hardboard more water-resistant. The wax can migrate to the surface, where it can change the wood’s appearance.
What Causes It?Wax bleeding is most often caused by:
Dark paints, which show discoloration more readily than lighter paints due to their tendency to absorb heat.
Areas without adequate coats, which are more likely to show staining.
Paints with low levels of binder, which are more likely to allow wax to migrate from hardboard.
Direct sunlight and heat.
How to Solve ItTo correct discoloration caused by wax bleeding, it is first necessary to figure out whether wax bleeding is indeed occurring. Do this by:
Placing a few drops of household bleach on the discolored area. If no whitening or bleaching occurs, the stain is probably wax.
Placing water droplets on both normal and discolored areas. If the water beads up and runs off, it is likely due to wax bleeding.
If the surface wax is light, use a detergent solution to clean any discolored areas. With severe cases of wax bleeding, clean the surface completely by wiping it with a solvent such as mineral spirits. Change your rags frequently as you clean, and allow the surface to dry thoroughly before painting.
Note: Images provided by The Rohm & Hass Paint Quality Institute

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Vinyl Siding Warps

Vinyl siding panels that have been repainted sometimes warp or buckle.
What Causes It?The most likely cause is that the vinyl siding was repainted with a darker color paint than the original color. Dark paint tends to absorb the heat of the sun, transferring it to the substrate. When vinyl siding expands dramatically, it is not able to contract to its original dimensions.
How to Solve ItPaint vinyl siding in a shade no darker than the original. Whites, off-whites, pastels, and other very light colors are good choices. Top-quality acrylic latex paint is the best type of paint to use on vinyl siding, because the superior flexibility of the paint film enables it to withstand the stress of expansion and contraction cycles caused by outdoor temperature changes.
Siding that has warped or buckled should be assessed by a siding or home repair contractor to determine the best remedy. The siding may have to be replaced.

Note: Images provided by The Rohm & Hass Paint Quality Institute.

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Tannin Staining



Painting over red cedar, cypress, and redwood can lead to tannin staining.
What Causes It?Stains from the tannins in these woods are caused by a combination of moisture and insufficient sealing. Moisture can carry tannins contained in the wood through paint on the surface, and are likely to be visible especially with light or medium colors.
How to Solve It – Unpainted WoodIf your wood becomes stained when you are applying paint, use two coats of primer before you apply your topcoat. Be sure to wait 24 hours between coats after applying the first primer coat.
If stains occur, prime the stained spot again and allow it to dry. Then apply the finish coat. In some cases, it is best to allow new wood to weather for several weeks before painting.
How to Solve It – Painted WoodWash stained areas with a mixture of denatured alcohol and water. You can also use wood bleach (oxalic acid).Rinse all treated areas well and let them dry thoroughly, and then apply one coat of your selected primer and topcoat.
Note: Images provided by The Rohm & Hass Paint Quality Institute.

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Poor Gloss Retention

Poor gloss retention is the deterioration of the paint film, resulting in excessive or rapid loss of luster of the topcoat.
What Causes It?The paint film may deteriorate if an interior paint has been used outdoors or a lower-quality paint has been replied.
Using a gloss alkyd or oil-based paint in areas of direct sunlight may also cause poor gloss retention.
How to Solve ItDirect sunshine can degrade the binder and pigment of paint, causing it to chalk and lose its gloss. While all types of paint will lose some degree of luster over time, lower- quality paints will generally lose gloss much earlier than better grades.
The binder in top-quality acrylic latex paint is especially resistant to UV radiation, while oil and alkyd binders actually absorb the radiation, causing the binders to break down. Surface preparation for a coating showing poor gloss retention should be similar to that used in chalking surfaces (see Chalking).

Note: Images provided by The Rohm & Hass Paint Quality Institute.

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Poor Galvanized Metal Adhesion

Paint can lose its adhesion to a galvanized metal substrate. 
What Causes It?
Poor galvanized metal adhesion can occur:
When a surface has not been properly prepared.
When a primer has not been applied before an oil-based paint is used.
When baked-on enamel finishes or glossy surfaces have not been sanded before painting.
How to Solve ItFirst, use a wire brush to remove any rust on your metal surface. Then, apply a corrosion-resistant acrylic latex primer—one coat is usually sufficient.
With galvanized metal that is new or has been painted before and is rust-free, clean the surface to remove all fabricating oils.
Then, paint it with a top-quality acrylic latex paint without applying a primer.
With unpainted galvanized metal, however, always use a metal primer before you apply an oil-based or vinyl latex topcoat.
Note: Images provided by The Rohm & Hass Paint Quality Institute.

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Alkali Resistance

Poor alkali resistance can cause color loss and overall deterioration of paint film on fresh masonry.
What Causes It?Applying oil-based paint or vinyl acrylic latex paint to new masonry that has not cured for a full year may lead to poor alkali resistance.
Fresh masonry is likely to contain lime, which is very alkaline. Until the lime has a chance to react with carbon dioxide from the air, the alkalinity of the masonry remains so that it can attack the integrity of the paint film.
How to Solve ItAllow masonry surfaces to cure for at least 30 days, and ideally for a full year, before painting. If this is not possible, you should apply a quality, alkali-resistant sealer, or latex primer, followed by a top-quality 100% acrylic latex exterior paint.
The acrylic binder in these paints resists alkali attack.

Note: Images provided by The Rohm & Hass Paint Quality Institute

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Paint Incompatibility



Paint incompatibility can cause loss of adhesion where many old coats of alkyd or oil-based paint receive a latex topcoat. 
What Causes It?When water-based latex is painted over more than three or four coats of old alkyd or oil-based paint, the old paint may “lift off” the substrate.
How to Solve ItRepaint the surface using another coat of alkyd or oil-based paint. Alternatively, you can completely remove the existing paint and prepare the surface—cleaning, sanding, and spot-priming where necessary—before repainting with a top-quality latex exterior paint.

Note: Images provided by The Rohm & Hass Paint Quality Institute.

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