Practical Benefits of House Painting

The main reason people paint their house is obviously cosmetic. Whether it’s inside or out, an unpainted or poorly painted house looks plain and uninviting, and really isn’t an option if you want your home to look and feel its best. Home exterior painting is important even if your house is rendered or bear brick – painting things like windows and downpipes can work to complement the colour of the roof and render. And obviously when it comes to the interior, quality paint work is crucial. Well-chosen colours that complement the style of your house can help you create the appropriate mood and ensure your living space is comfortable, relaxed and a pleasant place in which to reside. But interior and exterior painting is about more than just making it look good. There are clear practical benefits that come from investing in professional painters. This can be a big part of ensuring you don’t have to put a great deal of money into maintenance down the track. Here we’ve listed some of the major reasons painting your home is a must from a structural point-of-view.

Improves Air Quality

Painting the interior of your home actually has the effect of increasing the quality of the air inside. You might think of paint fumes as anything but healthy, however low VOC paints and finishes can have the effect of reducing fumes and foul smelling odours. Some varieties even absorb carbon dioxide and cleanse the air, so to speak. They also lessen the extent of dust build-up on walls and trim.

Protects Surfaces

Particularly on the interior but also the inside of your home, paint can protect the surface it is applied to. The outside of a house is subject to rain, hail and weltering sun too. Paint ensures the surface remains in tip top shape for as long as possible. On the interior, paint is used specifically to lessen the extent of sun damage on wooden surfaces and general wear and tear including scratches and knocks, etc. Houses that are not painted require more maintenance and generally have more deteriorate at a quicker rate.

Assists in Cleaning

A painted wall also makes stains easier to remove than they would be on an unpainted surface. Many stains can stubborn and don’t easily come out, however painting the surface before hand gives you the best chance of remaining stain free. As well as this, termites and other critters are put off by the chemical scent and taste of paint.

Conceals Imperfections

While this might be cosmetic to some extent, paint has a practical benefit in that it can hide permanent marks on your walls or ceiling that would otherwise be visible. This obviously has the effect of maintaining the value of your home for longer.