How Often Should I Paint Inside My Home
Posted on May 30, 2019
Painting inside your house can be a nuisance for everyone involved. It causes a lot of ruckus with furniture out of place and rooms rendered unusable. Taking on the task is not something you volunteer for very often. That being said you might be asking how often should I paint inside my house?
While there is no hard fast answer, the more often a room is used, the more often you should paint it. Professionals have given us this basic guideline to go by.
Formal Living and Dining Rooms
These rooms in your house fairly often sit forgotten. The wear and tear on the walls are minimal so the paint will stay pristine longer. Very often, these rooms are painted for aesthetics rather than necessity. Expect to paint your formal rooms every 5-7 years or so.
Master Bedrooms
Bedrooms for adults don’t see nearly as many scuffs and marks as children’s rooms. Because it’s only used generally by adults and minimally, the paint will stay nice for a long time. The master bedroom paint should last up to 5 years.
Children’s Bedrooms
Because children spend so much time in their rooms, messes follow. Coloring on walls and roughhousing can mark up walls in no time. Painting a room for a child can seem like a thankless task, but make it more long-lasting by choosing the right paints. Pick something with a glossy finish to allow for easier cleanup. If that’s the case, expect to paint every 3-4 years.
Kitchen
Also in the category of messy rooms is the kitchen. The room is filled with food and gets tons of use. A rouge splatter or spill can do irreparable damage to walls and paint. Alas, it is inevitable. Using a durable finish might buy you some time, but likely you’ll have to paint this room every 3 years or so.
Bathrooms
Wet is the enemy of paint, and in so, bathrooms tend to need painting fairly often. Because the room is usually a small room of water and steam, bumps and humidity will constantly be attacking the walls. You’ll be surprised how often this room needs touched up. More than likely, your bathroom will need new paint every 4 years.
Ready to tackle your interior paint project? Why not give the pros at CertaPro Ottawa a call at 613-255-8068 or schedule a free estimate online today!
