Giving your home a new coat of paint can be a pretty intimidating maintenance task – it’s a lot of paint and a lot of labor. To skip the stress of a full exterior repaint, call on your local professional painters to freshen up your home. The results speak for themselves: New exterior paint will enhance your home’s curb appeal, update the look of the house, and protect exterior materials from the elements. But just how often should you be repainting your home?

There’s no simple answer. It depends on your environment, the exterior material of your home, and the previous paint job. 

Materials Matter

One of the most important factors to consider when deciding how often to repaint is what material you’re painting. Paint isn’t just cosmetic; it’s also protecting the materials that make up your walls. Painting your home as often as is necessary can prevent damages from the elements and decay. Here’s how long a coat of paint should last on the most common siding materials:

• Wood Siding: 3-7 years
• Engineered Wood Siding: 5-10 years
• Aluminum Siding: 5-10 years
• Vinyl Siding: 5-10 years
• Stucco: 5-10 years
• Fiber Cement Board: 10-15 years
• Painted Brick: 15-20 years

Take Your Environment Into Account

Even with their different ranges, each siding option has one thing in common: They’ll need to be repainted more often in more intense sunlight. In Florida, this is a huge factor in deciding how often to repaint. Humidity, storm damage, and salt in the air can also wear your paint down faster. Keep this in mind if you live near the water or go through a heavy hurricane season. 

You Should Repaint Your Home When You Notice Damage

These time frames are a great starting place, but common sense is also a factor. If you can see damage to your exterior paint, it’s time to get a touch-up or a full repaint. Bubbling paint or faded colors show that the sun has taken its toll. Any rotting wood or mold is a sure sign that your exterior should be repaired and repainted. And finally, cracked paint or holes in stucco are another indication that it’s time to revisit your exterior.

If you’re noticing minor damage but you’re not ready for a repaint, repairs and touch-ups are the way to go. Small amounts of maintenance can extend the life of your paint job and protect the materials that make up your home. Don’t shy away from these small jobs – repairing rotting wood or fixing problem areas can prevent further problems and keep your home looking its best.

Quality Makes A Difference

Another factor that weighs into this formula is the details of your last paint job. From the preparation work to the color and brand of paint used, doing the work upfront can allow your paint to last longer. The skill and knowledge that goes into your paint job will play a part in how well it holds up. Using a professional exterior painting company can save you from painting your house more often. By examining and preparing the house before painting begins, advising you on colors and finishes that will work for your home, and giving your home a beautiful, even coat of paint, that professional experience can pay off in your favor.

Need A Repaint Or Touch-Up?

Corspaint is here for all your exterior painting needs. We’re experienced with the wear and tear that Florida sun and storms can bring. For touch-ups, preventative preparation, or a full exterior paint job, we’ll bring professionalism and quality to maintaining your home’s curb appeal.