How Home Painting Boosts Property Value

There is an old saying that says you only have one chance to make a good first impression. When it comes to selling a home and impressing potential home buyers and appraisers, this phrase rings true. When people view your home and they see freshly painted walls, even if there are several decades old, it shows that you’ve done your best to maintain your home and make it warm and inviting. If that’s the first thing that they see, they’ll be more willing to continue to tour your home to get even more of a feel for the rest of the property. However, if they walk into the living room and see peeling or faded paint, they may hesitate to further investigate what is in your home. With a new coat of paint, you’re more likely to attract serious potential home buyers that are willing to pay a higher price for a home. After all, paint is one less thing they’ll have to worry about when they get a new house.

When people come into your home, you shouldn’t only think about what they see, but how you make them feel. By utilizing not only new paint but the magic of color theory, you may further enhance a buyer to take on your home. For example, let’s say you have a kitchen or bathroom. If you paint a smaller room in a light color such as white, it can give the appearance that it’s more open and spacious than it really is. If you want your home to appear more cozy and warm but not overpowering, consider using earth tones that are soothing and timeless. If you want people to naturally feel relaxed, have interior painters enhance certain rooms with lavender or blue. Do you have a home office you want to show off to a potential buyer? Paint it in a neutral but classy color such as gray that can enhance concentration and productivity.

When you hire interior painters, be aware of what current colors are trending in home decor. According to Forbes, simply painting your bathroom in a baby blue color can result in an additional $5,000 above your initial asking price upon a sale. Other research shows that other interior color trends include green, gray, and black. By being aware of the colors that more homeowners are asking for and that home designers are marking as popular for 2023 and 2024, you can be ahead of the game.

Did you know that interior paint can protect your walls? It’s no secret that exterior paint protects your outside walls from weather damage. After all, your exterior has to deal with insects, rain, mold, moisture, mildew, exhaust gas from cars, air pollution, and so on. While the interior of your home isn’t exposed to those outside elements, there are things to be concerned about, such as damage from furniture, mold, humidity, and even stains from food products. When professionals come in for interior paintwork, one of the first things they do is to start repairing any existing damage on your walls. They will never simply repaint over an old paint job. They remove that old damaged paint, wash the walls, sandblast them, and fill in any cracks or holes from nails and other elements. Once the walls have been completely cleaned and smoothed down, they will apply primer and several coats of the actual paint itself. In addition to the paint, they may put a final sealant over it to protect it even further. When a paint project is done at this professional level, you can expect it to last for a long time.

More homeowners like to create a theme inside their homes. What better way to do so than by focusing on a color? As mentioned, there are many color trends that you can keep up with when you utilize Pinterest, the Spruce, as well as professional consultation from the best home interior painting services. You can set a style that matches different moods, atmospheres, functions, lifestyles, and personal tastes.

We all know what the function of a kitchen is, but what about the other rooms in the house? You can make the function of a room more clear by utilizing the right paint color. For example, more people understand how valuable relaxation and spa-like qualities are in a master bathroom. By painting your bathroom in blue, you’re setting a standard for relaxation. What about a meditation or a yoga room? A nice blue can also fit in with that theme.

Are you someone who loves to cook? What if somebody is looking at your home who also loves to cook and enjoys entertaining many family and friends for gatherings? If you have brightly painted walls, even if it’s just an accent wall in your kitchen or other dining room, that can be very attractive to someone who loves food and entertainment.

Whether you have a workspace in your basement or an office, using a color like gray not only helps with neutrality, but it’s the color that enhances productivity and concentration.

As mentioned, painting your walls helps to protect them from potential damage. So having a well-maintained painted wall can keep those areas looking beautiful all year long. When paint begins to peel, crack, or bubble, that means your walls have lost protection. When people see your walls are smooth, shiny, and painted, they can feel confident that those walls are solid and can hold up for years to come. A good interior paint job can last as long as 10 to 15 years when it’s done properly, according to Bob Vila.

As you can see, painting the interior of your home isn’t just so it can look good, it’s to set the right atmosphere and protect your walls. With benefits in mind, it should give you the motivation to start on your next paint project. If you’re looking for the best home interior painting company, contact Martzall’s Custom Surfaces for an estimate.