Make Your Exterior Paint Shine with These 4 Long-Lasting Tips

As your own personal fortress, your home is what keeps you safe from the elements. The hot sun, torrential downpours, and strong gusty winds Florida often sees can’t touch you when you’re secured in your home. As a way of saying “Thank you” and to help your home continue doing its job, you maintain it, fixing any issues, forming attractive landscapes, and prettying it up with a beautiful coat of paint.

Still, as your home protects you, its exterior is vulnerable to that hot sun and stormy weather. Such wear and tear can quickly take its toll on even the highest-quality paint job, leaving your home looking a little worse for wear. However, you have the power to slow that cycle. Here are four helpful tips to keep your exterior paint attractive for longer:

• Repair before you paint. If there are any cracks or damaged areas on the exterior before you apply your paint, the paint will seep right through, leaving you with an uneven coat that is likely to be washed out by inclement weather. Be sure you note any damages that need repairs before you get started to help ensure your walls look smooth and clean.
• Apply a sealer. One step many homeowners overlook in the painting process is applying a sealer to the walls before they get started. Sealer helps to fill in any miniscule divots or holes that would soak up excess paint and leave you needing a few extra coats. Additionally, sealer helps your paint adhere securely to the wall without absorption, ensuring it will last longer than it would without.

• Factor in the weather. First of all, you want to make sure your walls are nice and dry before you begin 

  painting. In Orlando, this means waiting until the latest thunderstorm has passed and giving your home time to dry. Additionally, try not to paint in areas of direct sunlight or extreme heat. By painting on the shadowy side of the house, your paint won’t dry too quickly and leave unsightly streaks.

• Keep your walls clean. Be sure to hose off your awnings and patios at least once a year to help eliminate dirt that couldn’t be removed with just rain. Additionally, you’ll want to give the entire exterior of your home a thorough pressure washing about five years after you apply your paint. By keeping things clean, you’ll get rid of mildew and dirt that can fade and discolor your paint.

Of course, when you turn to a professional painting company, your team of experts should take care of all these items for you. When you need painting in Orlando, turn to New Ceilings. Our professionals are dedicated to following all the necessary steps to give you an exterior paint job that lets your home shine. When you’re ready for your free consultation and estimate, give us a call at (407) 378-6040.