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3 Professional Tips for Painting Your Historic Home

Posted on October 22, 2021

Maintaining the architectural beauty and character of a historic home is not for everyone. When you decide to paint these types of homes, there are often extra regulations to follow. Historic projects and renovations are often not recommended to take on as a do it yourself/DIY project. Your local CertaPro Painters®️ of Rochester SE have the experience you need to properly update the interior or exterior of your historic home.

Attention To Detail is Everything

afterHistoric homes are often known for their intricate crown molding, custom built-ins, ornate walls. unique archways, grand windows, high ceilings, and of course stunning hardwood floors. Each of these design elements will require a highly-skilled painter or contractor to update. You want to make sure that the technicians you work with have had experience with painting historic homes. This way you can trust that they know the best ways to preserve and update your home.

Painting Preparation May Take Longer Than it Would at a Modern Home

Due to the nature of historic homes, sometimes your contractor will need to do additional work prior to painting. A few examples would include cleaning the walls, and filling in any existing cracks or other damages. Depending on the age of your home, this could take a decent amount of time if it has not been maintained or you are starting a historic renovation from scratch.

Our team of painters are restoration pros in the Rochester community. We can help you with interior and exterior painting and light carpentry services. If you would like to begin renovating your historic home, give us a call at​ 585-955-9155.

Choose Your Paint Color Carefully

One of the more time consuming aspects of having your historic home painted can be simply getting your paint colors approved. Some neighborhoods may have an HOA or Historic Committee that needs to be contacted prior to updating any part of your historic home. Depending on your specific community, you may or may not have to worry about this being an issue.

If you are wanting to update the paint color at your historic home but don’t know where to begin, we have a local design team that can help you to visualize how each color will look. We offer each of our clients a free color consultation prior to starting their painting services. Let us help you restore your historic home in the Rochester community today!