One of the perks of owning an older home is the rich character it brings. But over time, if not properly maintained, that character could turn into an eyesore. If your house’s exterior walls are beginning to show their age, it may be time for a little update. A fresh coat of paint is a great way to bring some life back into your home, but because of its age, there are three important steps to remember when it comes to exterior painting.
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Thinking of hiring a painting contractor for your next minor or major project and wondering how you should go about hiring professionals? Here are seven tips to help you hire a great painting contractor for your next home project.
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Paint fades when pigments that hold the color come in contact with a substance that breaks down that pigment such as light, ozone, or oxygen. While paint fades gradually after interior painting, exterior paints are more prone to faster color fading because of constant exposure to UV light and other factors that affect the quality and depth of the pigment. Faded exterior paint is aesthetically unappealing. It can make your home look like an eyesore, even if its construction and design are sound. And it’s important to remember that if your paint doesn’t look like new, it’s not performing as well as when it was first applied. This means fading paint is leaving your surfaces more vulnerable over time.
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