Why do People paint the interior of their home?

There are many reasons why people decide to repaint their interior walls, but here are the 3 most common ones: 

• Moving into a new home
• A baby is on the way
• They have lived with the same colored walls for over 10 years and want a change.

😏... but there are more, some of them you may not have given any thought.

Let's take a look: Repainting can

1.       Improve Indoor Air Quality

The painting of the interior walls, cabinets, doors, and trims with low VOC and zero-VOC paints and finishes can reduce odors and fumes and thus promote improved indoor air quality for you and your family.

2.       Reduces Dirt and Dust

Living in a home with plaster walls? Painting your interior surfaces can keep dust and dirt at bay. Make sure you use high-quality paint, like Benjamin Moore or Kelly Moore.

3.       Hides Permanent Marks and Stains

Painting the interior walls, trim and any other home surfaces can hide permanent marks and stains that have proven difficult to remove.

4.       Protects Interior Surfaces

The paint will help protect the interior surfaces from normal wear and tear, and protect walls from the damaging effects of water

5.       The Most Inexpensive Remodel

Ready for a new look but can’t afford a remodel?  Have no fear! Repainting your rooms can do wonders. In this economy, homeowners discover the uplifting benefits of repainting to refresh their home and living environment, at a fraction of the cost of a remodel.

6.       Regain Pride of Home Ownership and Restore Positive Energy

It is truly amazing how changing the interior colors of your home can have the effect of changing your outlook on your home and your living environment.

7.       Increases the Real Estate Value of Your Home

This is especially important for those that are looking to sell their home. It has been proven that painting the interior and also exterior walls, trim, and other home surfaces will increase the overall real estate value of your home.

What Colors Should You Choose?

That all depends on your personal taste and lifestyle, but here are some broad recommendations.

Light or white paint makes small rooms and spaces appear bigger.

Bright colors can make a family or playroom fun and vibrant.

Pastels can make a bedroom cozy and serene.

Pick the colors you like, pin the paint swatches on your wall for a look-see.  Once you narrowed it down to a couple, we recommend getting the smallest quantity of paint you can buy and brush some on the walls in different places to see the effects at different times of the day.  You will be amazed by the difference lighting can make.

Should You Do It Yourself or Hire a Painting Contractor?

Unless you have some experience and all the needed tools available to you we recommend you hire a good painting contractor. By hiring a professional to do a painting of the interior of the house can save you and your family a great amount of time and money.

Universal Painting Contractors, Inc. stands ready and able to assist with all of your painting needs. Call us at (707) 427-0445 if you would like to schedule a free estimate.