Summer is the Time for Exterior Painting in Portland

Exterior painting in Portland, Oregon should be done every 5 to 10 years, depending on the quality of paint used, and the type of siding, and of course, taking in consideration any damage or wear and tear from the weather or other environmental circumstances.

Wood siding may need to be painted sooner, and cement fiberboard or brick can wait longer, depending on the above mentioned conditions. We would be happy to help with a free consultation, if you’d like our expert opinion.

Signs it’s time to paint are:

• Paint that is cracking, flaking, peeling, or bubbling
• The color is fading, which signifies reduced protection the paint is offering from the elements
• Caulk disintegration: if there are cracks around the windows and/or trim boards

Exterior Painting is Not Just for Curb Appeal

Besides protecting your home’s siding from wood rot (if it’s wood siding), painting your home protects your home from mold, mildew, pests, bugs, and rust. The exterior house paint also protects your home from UV rays and the deterioration that happens from those rays.

Some siding may naturally be mold resistant, but all the little gaps and cracks in wood, stucco, and masonry, provide areas for mold and mildew to grow, as well as homes for bugs and pests. Painting the exterior of your home can go a long way in deterring these problems, as paint fills in the gaps present in any kind of siding.

And lastly, professionally done exterior house painting can increase the resale value of your home, by 2% – 5%.

Beat the Portland rainy season, and give us a call for a free house painting estimate!

Exterior House Painting, other considerations

Using the wrong kind of paint is one of the most common errors in DIY or non-professional house painting mistakes. The type of siding will determine what kind of paint to use. Wood requires 100% acrylic latex exterior paint, while stucco and brick require specialied masonry paint.

One or two coats? This is a question to ask every potential painting company. Sometimes, one coat may do the job, but many times, two coats are needed.

Having your house painting done by a professional can ultimately save time and money, and ensure your home is properly covered in the right kind of paint.

Colors and the type of paint used, can also hold or repel heat, which is another consideration for many.

Give us a call for a free consultation on your house painting project!