Why Did My Paint Job Fade?

Why did my paint job fade? How many of us have asked ourselves that question? Many people go to interior or exterior painting as a cost effective way to go about home improvements and hey, it works! Paint is just as good as remodeling because I completely transforms a room and it changes the ambience. Wouldn’t you agree? The only down side to using interior painting as home improvement is when you start t notice that paint job begin to fade. There are actually a few reasons why paint fades quicker and there are also things you can do to prolong it.

For starters, you paint job will always fade in a minimum amount of time if you fail to prepare the surface you are going to paint. Prepping the surface is crucial if you want the paint to adhere correctly. We must also mention this to those individuals who like two coats; yes you can do two coats, just wait for the first layer to dry out first for a more precise adhere.

Furthermore, pay attention to how much sun is hitting the room where the walls are painted. Sunlight is often the cause of faded walls. What you can do about this is to layer the paint job with a sealer for more resistance and durability or purchase some curtains to block out the light.

Buying the right paint product for the particular project you are working on is more important than people think. For example, if your current paint project is to paint the bathroom in warm beige, you should never settle for a matte paint product. Why? Well, because matte and moisture plus the humidity in a bathroom won’t work well.

There are many paint products to choose from; glossy, semi-gloss, matte, oil based, and more. You need to figure out which one is the best for you.

For the best results and for your paint not too fade, the best bet is to hire a professional to do the task.