A quality paint job is an investment in your home's beauty and value. With a little care, you can keep your walls looking fresh for years longer. Here are our top maintenance tips.
Interior Maintenance
1. Dust Regularly Dust accumulates on walls more than you might think. Use a microfiber duster or soft cloth to gently wipe down walls every few months. This prevents buildup that can make paint look dull.
2. Clean Spots Promptly When spills, fingerprints, or scuffs appear, clean them quickly. Use a soft damp cloth with mild soap. Avoid abrasive cleaners or scrub brushes, which can damage the finish.
3. Address Moisture Issues Bathrooms and kitchens are prone to moisture damage. Use exhaust fans, fix leaky faucets, and wipe down wet walls. Persistent moisture leads to peeling and mildew.
4. Touch Up Chips Keep leftover paint stored properly for touch-ups. Small chips and scratches are easy to fix with a small brush. The sooner you touch up, the less noticeable the repair.
Exterior Maintenance
5. Annual Inspection Walk around your home each spring and check for peeling, cracking, or fading. Catching issues early prevents larger problems.
6. Gentle Cleaning Use a garden hose (not a pressure washer on full blast) to rinse off dirt and debris. For stubborn spots, a soft brush with mild detergent works well.
7. Trim Vegetation Keep plants, vines, and trees trimmed back from painted surfaces. Vegetation holds moisture against walls and can cause damage over time.
8. Maintain Caulking Check caulking around windows, doors, and trim annually. Cracked or missing caulking allows moisture behind the paint, causing peeling.
9. Protect from Sprinklers Make sure sprinkler heads aren't hitting your painted walls. Constant water exposure dramatically shortens paint life.
When It's Time for More Than Maintenance If you're seeing widespread fading, peeling, or damage, it might be time for a fresh coat rather than patch repairs. Contact Amaya Painting for a free assessment.
