Painting House Interior

Painting the interior of your home is not as critical as protecting the exterior paint against the elements, but it is still very important. Interior paint is what makes your home look clean and refreshed and gives it a welcoming atmosphere. Whether your style could be described as traditional, contemporary, modern or any other, interior paint is one of the most important keys to achieve that look.

Below are four of the main reasons you may need to have your home’s interior repainted.

Over time, interior paint begins to look more aged and shows wear and tear. Hand prints, smudges, nicks, scrapes and nail holes all make your interior paint less attractive. Although these are not threats to the foundation of your home, they are eye-catching and make the rooms seem less

exceptional.
Cracking and peeling paint on the window sills is also a sign it is time to repaint. In most cases, this is caused by one of two possible problems. First, there is moisture coming from the window and accumulating on the sill. Second, consistent exposure to sun is causing the paint to dry and crack. Either of these could create long-term damage to the wood if they are not noticed and remedied soon.
It is also a good idea to pay attention to the type of paint used in each room. For example, oil-based paint can cause issues when used on bathroom ceilings. Moisture from showers will collect on the ceiling and begin to drip down the walls leaving water marks and drip lines over time. It is best to use flat latex paint that absorbs some of that moisture. A ceiling vent is also a good way to combat this problem. Because of its durability, oil-based paints are best for areas like trim, doors, windows, crown molding and cabinets.
Lastly, if you plan on selling your home or having the value re-assessed, a paint job will often increase the perceived value. Simply patching nail holes and applying a fresh coat of neutral-colored paint will give your home that crisp, clean feeling that will help welcome in buyers.