How often does the interior of my home need to be painted?
Posted on December 20, 2021
How often to paint the interior of your home:
You should expect to do some interior painting once every 5-10 years in most cases. However, the need to paint the interior can vary greatly depending on the how much a room gets used and how well the interior walls are maintained. Some parts of a home may need more frequent interior painting schedules than others.
Areas of the home and how often they need interior painting:
Hallways – Hallways see a lot of activity. Hallways also tend to be more prone to scuffs and dents in the wall from moving furniture through the narrow passageway. Hallways may need to be painted as often as once every 2-5 years, but can last longer.
Bedrooms – Bedrooms usually don’t need to be painted as often as other rooms in the home. Kids rooms that see a lot of play time may need more attention. Most bedrooms can expect a 5-10 year life out of a new paint job.
Bathrooms – Bathrooms usually see regular use and are exposed to humidity more frequently. As a result they often need more regular attention and may need to be painted as often as once every 2-5 years. There are specialized paint products for bathrooms that are more resistant to humid conditions that can help with the longevity of the paint.
Kitchens – Kitchens and laundry rooms see a lot of activity, in most cases kitchens will need more frequent attention than other areas of the home. You can expect to need to update the paint in your kitchen about once every 5 years.
How long an interior painting project lasts can vary:
For interior surfaces, there are not really hard-and-fast rules on how often to paint, if you have outdated colors, damaged walls, or fading / peeling paint, its time to paint the interior. You should also take into consideration how well the original paint job was done. If it was done professionally and the right steps were taken than it is likely to last longer. At the end of the day, trust your judgement in whether or not a room needs to be repainted. If there is a lot of wear and tear on the walls or the color just looks dull, then it’s probably time for a repaint.
If you are looking to have the interior of your home painted and live in the Western New York service area, we can help. Get started by setting up a free estimate appointment with our team.
