Painting your home's interior is important because this will provide your space with a clean and beautiful appearance. A fresh coat of paint can do wonders for any room and knowing how often you should repaint your home will make sure you don’t forget this step.
There is no one official answer because there are several factors you must consider. Wear and tear, how often the room is used and what the room is used for will impact your decision. High traffic areas will need to be painted more often while other rooms can go for years before they need to be repainted. Some homeowners will want to repaint a room strictly for decor purposes and this can cause you to update certain rooms more often than others.
While most paint jobs can last anywhere from 5 to 10 years, some spaces will require more frequent paint updates and the following guide will provide you with room-specific details:
1. Bedrooms. Most adult bedrooms do not need to be painted very often because they are generally not the most used rooms in the home. Adult bedrooms are not a high traffic area and the walls are not regularly touched which is why paint jobs will last at least 5 years or more. Children’s bedrooms however are different as they face a lot more action. They often serve as playrooms and with so much activity, the walls are more likely to get dirty or damaged. A highly durable finish is a must and even with this kind of paint, you will need to repaint every 3 years or maybe even sooner.
2. Living room and dining room. These rooms tend to have more furniture which acts as a buffer between people and walls and this means paint will last longer. Most people will repaint these rooms whenever they want to update or change the decor and not because of wear and tear and this is why paint in these spaces can last anywhere from 5 to 7 years or even longer.
3. Kitchen. This is considered the heart of a home and is a very busy space which will result in wear and tear. With so many people hanging out in this space, it’s highly likely that they will bump into the walls or touch them and when you factor in cooking splatters, grease and food prep, your paint job may not last very long. Generally speaking, a kitchen should be repainted every 3 to 4 years.
4. Bathrooms. This is another room that is used very frequently and it’s more likely for people to touch the walls. Humidity and moisture will also impact the longevity of paint and you will likely have to paint your bathrooms every 3 to 4 years.
If you are interested in painting your homes interior, you will need to hire a reliable painting company and BTR Custom painting Ltd. can provide you with professional results. We specialize in interior painting projects and serve clients all over the Collingwood area. If you are looking for to transform the interior of your home, contact us at any time for more information!