2023 is looking like it could be the most expensive year to live in our lifetime. We have witnessed price spikes on many of the goods we all rely on everyday such as gasoline, fresh produce, meat, eggs, milk and countless other goods/services. My point in bringing up these goods is to remind you that it is more than just the core goods that are ascending, it is essentially everything. For example, the average cost of interior paint has seen a bump up of 21.2% from its prices at the end 2021. The reason for this uptick is indirectly due to the rise in raw materials worldwide. So, when you and your spouse are setting your expense budget for the month or the year, include an additional 20% to your home improvement or investment tab then you had to budget out for when you did this a few years ago. Secondly, you must consider what additional value is added by getting your exterior paint done by a professional instead of doing it yourself. The difference people see with professional work done by us Painters in Evesham is that the paint keeps a clean, healthy look for a longer period of time. Below are some specifics on paint durability:
Without looking at any specific situations, an expert would say five to ten years is the lifespan for an acrylic type of paint while latex and oil-based paint last closer to five years. If you are reading this you probably know there are other factors you must consider estimating the lifespan, so I compiled two lists:
Factors that are hard to avoid
- Geographical location
- Weather patterns
- Strength or direction of sunlight
- The original building material
Factors easily avoided
- Improper curing of the paint on the surface
- Improper techniques and materials
- Improper preparation
- Quicker fading colors
If these factors are properly considered for when painting a home, you could see your paint lasting up to nearly 20-25 years.