A new coat of paint can bring a breath of fresh air to your home, inside and out. Even if you’re keeping the same color scheme, the repainting process keeps your walls clean and protected. So how do you know when it’s time to repaint your home? Here are the 3 signs that it’s time for a refresh.

1. Cracking, Peeling, and Bubbling

The most important thing to keep in mind is that if your walls are showing signs of wear and tear, it’s time to repaint. Common issues with older paint are cracking, peeling, and bubbling, all of which show the paint is no longer adhering to the wall.

When you hire CorsPaint to repaint your home, we’ll look into the issues that might be leading to these imperfections, such as moisture getting beneath the paint. If it’s due to anything other than age, we’ll talk you through what solutions you need to protect your home.

2. Gaps & Cracked Caulking

Take a look at how your windows and doors are fitting into your home. Any gaps or cracked caulking could be an issue for your home. This shows that the components of your home have pulled away from one another. Filling gaps or holes should be done whenever you notice them.

Redoing your caulking will help seal your home together which can prevent issues with pests or losing air conditioning. Once your caulking is redone, it’s best to follow up with a repaint to hide the new caulking and get your home looking its best.

3. Fading

Finally, you’ll want to repaint your home if you’ve noticed the paint color fading. This is much more of a consideration on the exterior of your home, where the sun and weather contribute to fading.

You might notice fading in certain areas of your home, such as areas that are covered by shade during the day. If you’re seeing different shades of your paint color, it means your exterior could use a repaint. Even if you choose the same color, you’ll definitely notice the difference with a vibrant new coat of paint!

Other Considerations

You don’t need to wait until your paint is worn out before replacing it. You might want to consider a repaint for any number of reasons, including: 

• Visual imperfections from furniture, kids, and more
• Replacing a lower quality paint
• Selling your home
• Changing color trends

Recognize These Signs?

If you’re in need of a repaint, CorsPaint is here to help! Our focus on quality and customer service will give you a professional paint job that lasts. Contact us to get started!