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Is My Paint Job Affecting My Home’s Value?

Is My Paint Job Affecting My Home’s Value?

February 15, 2019 | 0 Comments | , , , , , , , , , , , ,

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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24 Mar 2014
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Protect Your Family From Lead Based Paint

March 24, 2014 | 0 Comments

protect from lead based paint
Lead safe certified is the only way to go. Make sure your paint contractor is certified lead safe. Lead paint can be damaging to the human body particularly young children. Research has shown that long term exposure can cause neurological damage. Exposure in growing children can cause developmental issues and permanent damage to the nervous system. Continue Reading →

30 Dec 2007
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Lead-Based Paint Debris Disposal

December 30, 2007 | 0 Comments

Aiming to further reduce lead poisoning in children, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) clarified that contractors can manage residential lead-based paint (LBP) waste as household waste. Allowing LBP waste to be managed this way makes it more affordable for people to reduce lead in and around their homes.

 Contractor Waste Residential contractors frequently work on residential dwellings like single family homes, apartment buildings, row houses, military barracks, or college dormitories. They routinely generate LBP waste during lead abatement, remodeling, or rehabilitation work on these residences. The waste consists mostly of building parts, such as doors, window frames, painted woodwork, and paint chips. Because the standards were unclear, contractors who needed to dispose of lead-based paint waste were uncertain about how to properly manage it. 

EPA’s policy statement allows contractor-generated LBP waste to be disposed of as household waste. Household waste is regular garbage or trash that is disposed of as municipal waste, and managed according to state and local requirements. Residents are already entitled to manage their own LBP waste in this manner. Extending this option to contractors simplifies abatement work and lowers its cost, which will allow more lead paint removal from more homes nationwide. Consequently, people’s homes everywhere will be safer for both children and adults.

Safe Handling

EPA encourages everyone who handles lead-based paint to follow several common sense measures:

  • Collect paint chips, dust, dirt, and rubble in plastic trash bags for disposal. 
  • Store larger LBP building parts in containers until ready for disposal. 
  • If possible, use a covered mobile dumpster (such as a roll-off container) to store LBP debris until the job is done. 
  • Contact local solid waste authorities to determine where and how LBP debris can be disposed of. 

    • The Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) contains training and certification requirements that contractors also should learn and follow. These requirements are under TSCA 402/404, and can be found on the Internet at http://www.epa.gov/lead/leadcert. Note also that the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) established guidelines for contractors performing lead-based paint activities.

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