Maintaining your home will likely require it to be painted at some point or another. A residential painting project is a sizable undertaking, but some assumptions that you may make about this process could make it harder to effectively oversee this work for your property.

Assumption: Only Wood Exteriors Can Be Painted

Some homeowners may assume that only wood exteriors will be able to be painted. However, the reality is that there are many surfaces that can benefit from being painted. For example, there are paints that are designed to be applied to metal surfaces and some types of vinyl or cement fiber siding panels can also support being painted as long as the right type of paint is used during this work.

Assumption: The New Paint Can Always Be Applied Over The Previous Layer

In many cases, it may be possible to apply the new coat of painty over the previous layer. However, this may not always be an option. For example, if the previous paint has suffered substantial deterioration, this may not be an option. When it is not practical to apply the new paint over the previous layer, it may be necessary to actually scrape the previous paint off the surface. While this can add to the amount of time that the painting process will require, it will have the benefit of greatly improving the durability of the paint so that it will last for as long as possible before it needs to be repainted.

Assumption: Painting The Home Will Require You To Be Present For The Entire Process

The entire process of painting a home can take several days or longer for it to be completed. Not surprisingly, homeowners that assume that they will have to be present for the duration of this work may be less likely to make the effort to schedule this type of maintenance to be done. However, there is typically little need for the homeowner to be present during the course of the painting work. This can allow individuals to avoid impacting their ability to go to work or run errands or complete other important tasks due to the painting work. The contractor will be able to call the homeowner if there are problems or questions during the work, and they will perform a thorough evaluation of the house prior to starting this process to allow the homeowner to explain what they want to be done and any potential complications it could pose.

Reach out to a painting company, such as Arnold Painting Service LLC, to learn more.