Exterior painting offers several benefits for both the longevity and value of your home. Keeping on top of maintenance will increase the value of your home, and eliminate the need to replace siding, trim, and other elements that may rot or become sun damaged due to inadequate paint coverage. Here are a few reasons it’s important to apply new paint or stain to your siding, trim, soffit and fascia on a regular basis:
- Longevity
-Protection from the elements: A fresh coat of high-quality exterior paint acts as a barrier against rain, snow, sunlight, and extreme temperatures. This helps to prevent damage to the siding, trim, and other exterior components of your home, ultimately extending its lifespan.
-Prevents moisture infiltration: Paint seals out moisture, which can lead to rot, mildew, and other problems. - Value
-Curb appeal: A fresh coat of paint can significantly improve the look of your home, making it more visually appealing to potential buyers. Studies have shown that a well-painted exterior can increase the perceived value of a home by up to 5-10%.
-First impression: The exterior of your home is the first thing potential buyers will see. A chipped, faded, or peeling paint job can create a negative impression and may lead buyers to question the overall condition of the house.
-Return on investment (ROI): Investing in a quality exterior paint job is generally considered to be a cost-effective way to improve the value of your home. The ROI on an exterior paint job can be around 55-60%, according to industry experts.
Choosing The Right Exterior Paint Color & Type In The Roaring Fork Valley
Climate, color and sun exposure can have extreme impacts on the longevity of the paint you choose on your home in Glenwood Springs, Carbondale, Basalt, New Castle and beyond. Dark colors will fade faster than lighter colors – requiring more frequent maintenance. The quality of paint you choose also can impact how long your paint job lasts. High quality coatings from Sherwin Williams or Benjamin Moore are chosen by paint experts locally for our climate. While you can buy a Sherwin Williams product at Lowes, they don’t have experts in that specific product that can advise you on the best product for your project.
The paint stores locally have area representatives that can advise you, inspect issues with application, and make warranty decisions. The Sherwin Williams product at a big box store is not guaranteed by the local Sherwin Williams store – therefore there is no local representative to help with any current or future product issues. The box store employee likely doesn’t have the product specific training to know which of his products work best in this climate, for your specific application.
Benjamin Moore or Sherwin Williams can send a rep out to meet Todd at your job – look at your placement, sun exposure, and siding type and they can recommend a product they’ll warranty and stand behind. This is the #1 reason a reputable painter, like Todd Hill Painting, will only use paint products directly from the manufacturer. Todd only uses Sherwin Williams or Benjamin Moore exterior paints on projects in the valley.
Dark vs. Light Exterior Paint Colors Near Glenwood Springs
Dark paint colors will provide a more striking curb appeal – but they will also fade faster. Dark colors with direct sun exposure during hot summer months will fade even more rapidly.
Dark colors take more paint and time to cover should you decide to go lighter sometime in the future
Exterior Paint Sheen Choices in the Roaring Fork Valley
Choosing the right sheen for your exterior paint is about more than “that looks shiny” vs. “that looks dull” Paints with more sheen generally are a bit more durable and UV resistant and can be washed more often – whereas “flat” sheen paints are less durable, not UV resistant, and cannot be “scrubbed” or power washed on a regular basis without impacting the longevity of the paint. Todd prefers satin sheen for exteriors in the area, due to ease of application, curb appeal, washability, and fading/uv resistance.
How Long Do I Have To Wait Until My Exterior Paint is Waterproof?
Once your paint is completely dry it is waterproof, I would hold off spraying or powerwashing my siding, or scrubbing it for a few weeks over 70 degrees during the day to ensure the paint has cured.
What are the best conditions for exterior painting?
Todd prefers overnight temperatures to be over 45 degrees and daytime temperatures above 60-65 degrees to ensure the paint on the north side of the home dries properly without sun exposure. Rain in the forecast overnight could delay the project – talk with Todd about scheduling and weather to get a more accurate timeline.
What happens if it rains after exterior painting?
As long as temperatures don’t drop drastically to below 35 degrees, rain the evening or night after we’ve painted should not have any impact. A wet surface can impact us apply a second coat the next day – and could delay the project.