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We can all agree that painting is one of the quickest, easiest and inexpensive ways to update our homes. 

By simply changing the colours of the exterior and or the interior or simply applying a fresh new coat or two of the same colour is one of the easiest and most cost effect home improvements we can do that will get us immediate results and prove very gratifying. 

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Reasons To Paint The Interior Of Your Home

While the reasons to repaint the interior of your home can be as simple as wanting to update the colours it also provides good maintenance to keep you house looking its best.  gives you the perfect ambiance and harmony for cozy living.

Interior painting helps give the perfect ambiance and harmony for cozy living by simply refreshing the look of the paint colours.

It is recommended to repaint the interior spaces every 5 to 7 years to help maintain the interior drywall surfaces of which may be showing signs of wear and tear such as holes, dents, cracks, etc., as well as any trim, baseboards and other wood surfaces.

Maintaining your home makes it attractive to any potential buyers and helps you sell your home faster when listing in the Ottawa real-estate market.  The value of the initial investment to painting the interior of your home or condo before selling gives you a higher ROI. 

Home buyers today are looking for that move in ready home where they will have one less thing on their to-do-checklist.  You can help them reach their buying decision faster with a quick and inexpensive upgrade that could help entice any potential buyer.

Painting in neutral paint colours is one of the most common ways to give any home or space an updated look.

Reasons To Paint The Exterior Of Your House

Exterior Painting helps maintain any wood surfaces from moisture and mold and provide continued protection from the harsh elements of our Canadian weather. 

Updating the exterior of your home not only increases your homes curb appeal, it also enhances the look of any front door to make that perfect first impression.

It is recommended that each year you do a walk about around the exterior of your home to check if it needs any repairs such as caulking, repainting and general maintenance. 

As a guideline use a spring and summer home maintenance checklist  or a fall and winter home maintenance checklist that will provide you with the steps and tips that are needed to help you take care of your home and prevent problems such as mold and mildew, cracking or peeling paint, gaps or holes that need to be sealed and other minor home repairs. 

Ensuring the paint on the exterior of your home is in good condition not only ensures you the best curb appeal but also provides the best protection for any exterior wood surfaces from the environmental elements of ice, snow, rain etc. 

The best painting companies in Ottawa will recommend you paint the exterior of your home at least every 3 to 5 years. 

By taking the preventive measures and maintaining the exterior of your home each year helps prevent small issues becoming larger and more expensive.   

Get Help From The Experts 

Why bother painting is a question homeowners may ask themselves from time to time, but as you can see there are plenty of good valuable reasons why you should and need to.

When you are ready to get started on your next interior or exterior painting project call on the expert painters in Ottawa to arrange a free no obligation painting quote.