Exterior house paint helps your home stand out while also protecting the outer envelope of your space. Like any other home component, paint can wear out over time, impacting curb appeal. Here are a few factors that can determine how long exterior painting will last.  

What Conditions Affect Exterior Paint Longevity?

1. Site Preparation Quality

For paint to adhere well, the surface must be clean and dry. When homes are painted, the surface may need to be sanded down, cleaned, primed, and completely dried before accepting a layer of fresh paint.

If the surface isn’t properly prepared, the paint may not adhere well and could bubble, chip, or flake off easily. For this reason, you should only work with an experienced, licensed painting contractor who is committed to preparing for exterior painting properly.  

2. Paint Color

Darker paint colors absorb sunlight and UV rays, causing fading. The sun’s heat can cause the paint to crack or chip, especially if there are inconsistencies in the home exterior under the paint layer. However, lighter colors, like white, tend to reflect sunlight, preventing damage and extending the lifespan of the paint job. 

3. Weather

Harsh weather conditions caused by high heat, severe cold, heavy winds, blowing rain, or falling hail can harm paint quickly. Wind, rain, and hail can physically damage the paint, allowing water to penetrate the surface and cause corrosion. Stark temperatures cause the paint to expand, contract, and crack. 

Choosing a high-end paint designed for exterior painting can help. Paints with higher sheens are typically more protective, so consider a gloss or semi-gloss paint for your home exterior.

If your home’s paint job has seen better days, turn to Wet Paint House Painting for help. Since its inception in 2015, this professional team of contractors has offered interior and exterior painting with a focus on excellent application. Using proper techniques and high-end paints like Dunn-Edwards® and Sherwin-Williams®, their paint jobs will last. To find out more about how they can help, visit their website or give their office a call at (480) 766-2562.