After spring storms roll through North Texas, the shift into long, hot summer days makes this the ideal time to consider refreshing your home\u2019s exterior paint. In areas like Lewisville, Richardson, and Lake Highlands, months of intense UV exposure, high heat, and alternating wet and dry conditions can take a toll on your home\u2019s finish, making it a great moment to assess whether it\u2019s time for a new coat of paint.<\/p>\n
Look for these signs to see if your house needs fresh paint:<\/p>\n
Fading Colors:<\/strong> Pigments in paint react to sunlight, and dark colors fade faster than light colors. Over time, the sun can \u201cbleach out\u201d the color, leaving it looking dull or uneven. <\/strong>If you are noticing this on your own home, it\u2019s time for a new coat.<\/p>\n Cracks or Peeling:<\/strong> When sunlight dries out paint, it can make the surface brittle. When rain and humidity are added to the mix, water can sneak into small cracks, causing peeling and speeding up deterioration. These are signs that the paint has lost its strength and can\u2019t protect your home anymore.<\/p>\n Staining:<\/strong> Stains from dirt, rust, water, or other sources can mar the appearance of your paint. This is especially common if you have a light tan house, which is common for stucco homes. While some stains can be cleaned, persistent or widespread staining often requires painting to restore it to its former glory.<\/p>\n Enough Time Has Passed:<\/strong> Paint naturally wears down over time and should be periodically refreshed depending on exposure to sun, weather, and surface type. Exterior materials like wood, stucco, aluminum, and brick all age differently, and regular maintenance along with occasional cleaning helps preserve both appearance and protection over time.<\/p>\n Thinking of Selling:<\/strong> Curb appeal\u00a0is important when you want to sell your house. If a paint job is old or was poorly done, this may affect your house’s performance on the market. New paint can make your home look modern, clean, and inviting.<\/p>\n Summer’s longer daylight hours and drier periods make it the ideal time to paint your home\u2019s exterior. A professional paint job not only boosts curb appeal, but also helps shield your home from the elements. Whether you\u2019re in Carrollton, Northlake, or anywhere in and around the area, CertaPro Painters\u00ae<\/sup> of Lewisville, Richardson & Lake Highlands can help you protect and refresh your home to keep it looking its best all season long.<\/p>\n Contact CertaPro Painters\u00ae<\/sup> of Lewisville, Richardson & Lake Highlands today to schedule your FREE exterior painting estimate!<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" After spring storms roll through North Texas, the shift into long, hot summer days makes this the ideal time to consider refreshing your home\u2019s exterior paint. In areas like Lewisville, Richardson, and Lake Highlands, months of intense UV exposure, high heat, and alternating wet and dry conditions can take a toll on your home\u2019s finish,Read the full article <\/em><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":98,"featured_media":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","template":"","format":"standard","categories":[27,29],"tags":[80,108,155],"class_list":["post-2481","community","type-community","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-exterior","category-residential-painting","tag-exterior-painting","tag-residential-exterior","tag-residential-painting-services"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/flowermound\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/community\/2481","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/flowermound\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/community"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/flowermound\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/community"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/flowermound\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/98"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/flowermound\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2481"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/flowermound\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/community\/2481\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/flowermound\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2481"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/flowermound\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2481"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/flowermound\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2481"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}