A good painting job will make your home come alive but painting alone will not keep your walls looking great.
Some Paint Aftercare Tips
Some simple precautions and small steps can help make sure that your walls keep looking new for a far longer time.- Cleaning can be done 2 weeks after the application of the final coat for removing the dust collected on the surface.
- Every month keep a day aside to clean the walls. Use a sponge and mild soap solution and lightly scrub the areas that have stains. Heavy scrubbing may result in permanent damage to paint film.
- In case there is an incidence of severe staining (like spilled food) clean the walls immediately before the stain dries up.
- Children's rooms are likely to get dirty far more quickly than the rest of the house. It is advisable to get a single coat of paint done every two years or so. However one must ensure a mild sanding of the surface prior to painting to make the surface conducive for fresh paint application.
- Check your walls periodically for signs of paint flaking or peeling. This could be the first signs of water seepage or rising damp problems. The moment you notice such problems get a contractor to look at the problem area. If the problem is only occurs in specific areas and the source of water seepage / damp is detected, have it rectified immediately to prevent further water seepage. This might mean repainting of one or two walls. Ignoring the problem however will aggravate the matter and will turn out to be much more expensive later.
- The enamel paint on the doors and windows exposed to sunlight loses its gloss over time. It is a good practice to apply a single coat every two years to keep them looking fresh. However one must ensure a mild sanding of the surface prior to painting to make the surface conducive for fresh paint application.
If you're concerned about accidents that may happen while you are painting be sure to check out our Clean Up Tips.
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