Tips To Help Protect The Appearance Of Your Fresh Interior Paint Job

Having the interior of your home repainted will breathe new life back into the space, but how do you keep your freshly painted walls looking as good as they do right now? Here, you'll find a few tips to help protect the appearance of the walls within your home.

Quality Paint

The quality of the paint used will determine how well the appearance holds up. Cheaper paints tend to scratch, fade, and become discolored in the areas where you have to scrub the surface. So, if you haven't yet had the painting done, make sure to opt for the most durable paint that the contractor has to offer.

Note: If you have kids and pets in the home, be sure to let the contractor know. There are some paints that are formulated for homes with pets and/or kids that will hold up better against their abuse.

Chair Rails

Do the chairs in your kitchen or dining room bump up against the walls at times? Well, adding a chair rail around the room will reduce the chances of damage occurring as people get up and leave the table. Chair rails can easily be installed with nothing more than a few nails, a miter box, a saw, measuring tape, and a hammer. In less than a few hours, you can protect the walls for a lifetime.

Door Stops

Do you have door stops behind each door in the home? Door knobs can easily go through the drywall and leave a gaping hole that you'll need to repair. So, if you did have door stops and removed them for the paint job, make sure to reinstall them. If you don't have any and never did, now's the time to head to the hardware store and pick some up. They're cheap and come in various forms, so you'll be able to find exactly what you need for your home.

No More Nails

When hanging pictures and wall art, don't use nails! Today, there's little reason to grab a handful of nails and a hammer when hanging pictures. Instead, order a bulk container of adhesive hooks. There are many different sizes, shapes, and colors of hooks, so you can find support for even the heaviest mirror you want to hang. Just make sure that you're complying with the weight restrictions on the product label—you don't want anything falling because you didn't read the instructions.

Reach out to your residential painting service for more advice on how to protect the appearance of your freshly painted home. Hopefully, you'll get several years of enjoyment before you even have to consider making repairs or planning for another paint job.