After determining that your house could use a repaint, a lot of homeowners want to jump right into it and get the project over with. Unfortunately, that’s not in the best interest of your home. Before you paint is the perfect time to find any damage and make necessary repairs. We’ll go over some common repairs and why you should take care of them before you paint your house.

Why Repairs Should Be A Part of Paint Preparation

Why is repairing your home before painting important? While a new coat of paint will help protect your walls from further damage, your paint will wear down unevenly and show damage quickly. You might not even be able to get a smooth finish depending on the level of damage there is to your walls. Worse still, damaged areas of your walls are likely to continue deteriorating without attention.

Repairing any drywall or wood rot damage before you begin painting gives you a clean, smooth surface that will extend the longevity of your paint job. On top of that, you’ll know that your home will remain sturdy underneath your new paint. A professional home painting company like CorsPaint will be able to assist you with identifying and repairing damage to your walls such as wood rot and drywall damage. At CorsPaint, we consider this a necessity to make sure you get the best, longest-lasting paint job we can provide.

Take An Inventory of Any Damage

When you’ve noticed that your paint is ready for a refresh, you should take some time to look for any damage to your home or walls. Go around your home and find any areas where the paint has worn out the most. When you find a damaged area, look for the cause of the problem.  Is there moisture, too much sun, or other damage that’s affected your paint? CorsPaint always starts the painting preparation process by taking an inventory of any damage to your home and letting you know what our repair plan will be.

Wood Rot Damage

Wood rot can occur on your home in areas where the wood hasn’t been caulked properly or doesn’t have the ability to dry out fully. If you notice damage to any wood in your home, it’s important to repair it by replacing rotted wood. You should also keep in mind how that wood became damaged in the first place – there might be more moisture or sitting water in that area of your home. CorsPaint can help you find any preventable issues, replace the damaged wood, and prepare any new wood for painting.

When we add new wood to your home, we’ll paint on a wood primer that will help paint stick to the surface. This primer will also prevent mold and mildew from growing on the new wood. If you have a small hole in your wood, we’ll save on expenses by scraping out any soft wood and applying a wood restorer.

Drywall Damage

Major drywall damage can be caused by water leaks and other plumbing issues. There can also be small issues with drywall, such as cracks or tearing paper. CorsPaint is able to help with all of these! Our painters are trained to remove any damaged drywall from your home’s interior. We have to remove damaged or wet drywall before painting to prevent rotting or mold.

The experts at CorsPaint will patch your drywall, sand it, and match the texture with your surrounding wall. Doing so lets us prepare a seamless surface to paint on. After we’re done, you won’t be able to tell some of the wall has been replaced.

Minor Damage

There are other wall imperfections that we can assist with to give you the smoothest wall possible. Some minor damage that should be taken care of before you start painting includes:

• Tape removal: To find any tape or other issues before you begin painting, take a flashlight around your room and shine it on the walls. Tape and shadows will be more visible this way, so you can remove any imperfections.

• Holes from nails: Before repainting your wall is the perfect time to remove any holes from nails or hardware from your wall. You can fill these holes up with joint compound or spackling, sand the area, and go over it with a wet cleaning cloth. After that, you should have a smooth, clean surface to paint!

• Damaged corners: If you have a bent or damaged corner on one of your walls, take a hammer and lightly tap the metal corner guard back into shape. To make sure this is done correctly, you can use a level to see that the corners are flush with the rest of the wall. For good measure, file away any sharp corners and apply some joint compound over the metal corner bead.

• Blocking wall marks and stains: If your home is filled with budding artists who see your walls as a canvas, you’ll need a heavy-duty primer to cover up their artwork. This goes for water stains and other marks as well. Start by using a magic eraser on the wall to get off any excess coloring or water. Then, go for a stain-blocking primer for your first coat.

CorsPaint Handles Repairs, Preparation, and Painting!

Not sure if home repairs are right for you? For an all-inclusive professional paint job in Gainesville, look no further than CorsPaint. We pride ourselves on taking the time to do every step right. We’ll find any needed repairs, fix up your walls, and make all necessary preparations. By taking this time on the front end, we’re able to give you a clean, long-lasting new coat of paint that you’ll enjoy for years to come. Contact us today for your free painting estimate!