Summer is approaching, as are the months of Texan sun and storms, which makes now the perfect time to consider painting your home’s exterior. With year after year of UV rays, intense heat, and fluctuating dry and wet seasons, your home may be in need of a new paint job.<\/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 Chalky Texture:<\/strong> If you notice a powdery residue when touching your painted surface, it may be a sign that the finish is beginning to wear and break down from exposure to the elements.<\/p>\n Enough Time Has Passed:<\/strong> Paint needs to be regularly refreshed as exterior surfaces naturally wear over time. Different materials may show signs of aging at different rates, including fading, peeling, or surface breakdown. Power washing can also help maintain appearance and extend the life of exterior finishes by removing built-up dirt and grime.<\/p>\n Cracked Caulking:<\/strong> Caulking is usually around your doors and windows and is used to properly seal them. If cracks in caulking are left untreated, this can allow for moisture to seep in, which could cause damage. A fresh coat of paint can help protect against this.<\/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 refresh and protect your home\u2019s exterior. A professional paint job not only boosts curb appeal, but also helps shield your home from moisture, sun exposure, and seasonal wear. Whether you\u2019re in China Spring, Temple, or anywhere in and around Waco, CertaPro Painters\u00a9 of Killeen-Waco 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 Killeen-Waco, TX today to schedule your FREE exterior painting estimate!<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Summer is approaching, as are the months of Texan sun and storms, which makes now the perfect time to consider painting your home’s exterior. With year after year of UV rays, intense heat, and fluctuating dry and wet seasons, your home may be in need of a new paint job. Look for these signs toRead 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":[40,42],"tags":[90,102,152],"class_list":["post-2154","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\/killeen-waco\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/community\/2154","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/killeen-waco\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/community"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/killeen-waco\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/community"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/killeen-waco\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/98"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/killeen-waco\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2154"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/killeen-waco\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/community\/2154\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/killeen-waco\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2154"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/killeen-waco\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2154"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/killeen-waco\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2154"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}