Painting the interior or exterior of the house can be a big undertaking and it can be quite costly as well. But it is one of the critical maintenance tasks that will be required. There are several signs that will let you know whether it is time to repaint the house again. Sometimes the house may look outdated without any prominent signs of wear and it will be time to give it a fresh coat of paint and renew the interior again.

A common sign that will let you know that you need to paint again is seeing peeling paint. Sometimes there will be flaking of existing paint or cracks. You may even see some bubbling in certain locations. All of these signs point to the need for repainting. When you see these signs, it means that the existing paint is no longer doing its job and you are not getting the maximum waterproofing qualities of the paint. When it comes to peeling exterior paint, it points to a higher risk of damage to the home from environmental conditions such as rain, snow, sun etc. Sometimes, you will see peeling and cracked paint when there is mould. You will need to work with a contractor to repair issues with siding, woodwork etc. and contact Auspainters Melbourne to seal the home and take care of painting work.

Paint can fade or be subjected to discolouration over time. This is something that happens before you see peeling and cracking paint. So it gives you a bit of a warning about when to repaint. This is generally seen in exterior paint or interior paint that is exposed to sunlight. The UV rays of the sun can expedite fading of paint. This is another reason that it is important to select high quality paint. You need to ask your painter about the type of paint they use and the reasons for it. If it has been some time after you have last painted your house, say about 10 years, it is best to repaint. It also depends on your geographical location and the materials that are used in the exterior of the house. So if you have wood siding, you will need to repaint every 3 to 7 years. This can be increased if you have fibre cement siding. This will be good for about a decade.

Caulking is used to seal the openings in your home such as doors and windows to prevent moisture and pests from getting in. The elasticity of caulking allows it to expand and contract with the house conditions so that it keeps a protective seal continuously. But over time, this capability will weaken and the protection offered by caulking will be reduced. You can identify aged caulking by seeing it separate from the openings or cracks in it. The caulking can also harden with age. Try pressing on it to see if it is hard to touch; this means you need to replace it. After re-caulking, you will need to repaint.