House painting has a huge impact on the appearance of your home, but you don’t necessarily want to have it redone every time it starts to look a little dingy. Instead, you should take good care of each new coat of paint to preserve the hard work of your painter. Here are a few maintenance tips to keep your house looking its best and extend the life of its exterior paint.

How to Care for Exterior Paint

1. Inspect Caulking

The frames of windows and doors, as well as any other gaps in your home’s exterior, are potential entry points for moisture, which can get behind your paint and cause it to bubble or peel. Make sure to inspect all these openings yearly and use caulk to seal them.

2. Trim Plants

In high winds, any shrubs or trees that grow near your home can sway toward the walls and scratch the paint. Prune plants back from the walls so that no branches touch the home, even in intense weather.

3. Pressure Wash

If your exterior walls are looking dingy due to dirt, pollen, or debris, a pressure washer at a gentle setting can quickly take care of the problem. Don’t turn it on too high, however, because it can take your paint off entirely.

4. Treat for Moss

While you’re pressure washing the home, you should also apply a chemical treatment to keep moss and mold from growing on damp walls. This type of growth is stubborn to remove and hard on your paint, so prevention is the best answer.

No matter how well you care for your home, you’ll still need to schedule house painting periodically. Alaska Painting & Construction in Anchorage serves homes and businesses throughout the area with interior and exterior house painting. Their experienced team provides quality workmanship and clear communication on every job to ensure they’re meeting all of your expectations. To schedule service, call them today at (907) 830-3050 or send a message online.