{"id":40860,"date":"2018-08-02T10:25:07","date_gmt":"2018-08-02T05:25:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/blog\/?p=40860"},"modified":"2019-05-20T04:53:54","modified_gmt":"2019-05-20T04:53:54","slug":"when-should-you-be-updating-your-homes-paint","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/blog\/when-should-you-be-updating-your-homes-paint.html","title":{"rendered":"When should you be updating your home\u2019s paint?"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Your home\u2019s paint job is one of the most essential features which make it look brand new and can make all the difference. Even the most beautiful homes can look run down if their paint hasn\u2019t been updated in a while and is faded or peeling off.<\/p>\n

You might be tempted to fix paint issues as soon as you see them, but there is such a thing as the right and wrong time to paint. There are some technical and climatic considerations that must be kept in mind before you take the plunge and get your home interiors or exteriors painted. In addition, using the right kind of paint from companies like Diamond Paints is a must.<\/p>\n

Avoid humid weather<\/strong><\/p>\n

The biggest painting mistake is to try to get it done in humid weather, particularly in the monsoon. When moisture levels are high, paint tends to bubble and peel.<\/a> However, do not attempt to fix it until the dry season arrives and your walls dry out for a few days. Otherwise, the paint will not adhere to the walls and give it an unappealing look that will have to be fixed soon in any case.<\/p>\n

The best time to paint is between the months of February and May, when there is ample sunlight without extreme temperatures or moisture. This way, the paint will also protect your home from the coming onslaught of monsoon. Using high quality paint from Diamond Paints will also ensure a smooth finish.<\/p>\n

Prepare for important holidays<\/strong><\/p>\n

Holidays are when you expect to see a lot of visitors and guests in your home. Special occasions like Eid or a wedding make you want to showcase your home<\/a> in the best way possible. So, if you need to get some minor touching up needed in your home, a week or so before such events is the perfect time. But do remember, the rainy season is no time to paint your home, so if an occasion falls within that season, it is better to have had your home painted a few months before.<\/p>\n

Do not paint in extreme temperatures<\/strong><\/p>\n

Paint, like any other substance, has a range of optimal temperatures it is the best at. In this case, this range lies between 20\u02daC to 30\u02daC, which means that the best time to get your paint job done in a city like Lahore or Multan is from November to March, apart from the few weeks of winter chill in between.<\/p>\n

This ensures that you have a good few months of optimal climate to get your house painted in the best way.<\/p>\n

Get an early start<\/strong><\/p>\n

All paint jobs require multiple coats of paint, and in many cases, a coat of primer or waterproofing paint is applied. Each coat must be completely dry before the next one is applied, and requires time and sunlight to do so. If the painting in your home starts too late in the afternoon, then it will take a long time to be completed. So, get the work started early in the morning so that multiple coats can be done in the same day and less time is consumed.<\/p>\n

Touch up your paint before you stage your home<\/strong><\/p>\n

When you plan to sell your home, you must make it appealing to potential buyers, and touching up the paint<\/a> is an important part of this if it hasn\u2019t been done in a few years and needs an update. For home staging, go for neutral colours so that the potential buyers can envision their own style choices in the house. If you go for statement colours, then it can turn off people who have completely different style choices.<\/p>\n

So, upgrade your paint at the best time for you using Diamond Paints, and make your home look gorgeous! For further discussion, head over to the discussion and if you have any comments, sound off below!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Your home\u2019s paint job is one of the most essential features which make it look brand new and can make all the difference. Even the most beautiful homes can look run down if their paint hasn\u2019t been updated in a while and is faded or peeling off. You might be tempted to fix paint issues as soon as you see them, but there is such a thing as the right and wrong time to paint. There are some technical and climatic considerations that must be kept in mind before you take the plunge and get your home interiors or exteriors painted. In addition, using the right kind of paint from companies like Diamond Paints is a must. Avoid humid weather The biggest painting mistake is to try to get it done in humid weather, particularly in the monsoon. When moisture levels are high, paint tends to bubble and peel. However, do not attempt to fix it until the dry season arrives and your walls dry out for a few days. 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