For homeowners along the Emerald Coast, owning a home so close to our beautiful beaches is exciting. The benefits are numerous. That said, when it comes to maintaining the exterior of a residence here, owners must focus a bit more on these matters compared to owning a home in other regions. Specifically, homes in our coastal area are exposed to conditions such as strong winds, high humidity, salt, intense sun exposure, etc. Ultimately, this means that homes here will require exterior painting sooner than many non-coastal regions.
Whether you choose to hire a professional painting company or decide to potentially handle some smaller projects yourself, here are some helpful exterior painting tips to keep in mind.
Top Exterior Painting Tips for Coastal Homes
Choose High-Quality Paint
The first tip is to choose top-quality paint. Because coastal homes are exposed to elements that greatly affect paint, you need to choose high-quality paint that can resist coastal weather and prevent fading, cracking, peeling, and corrosion.
Intensive Clean
Before getting started on any exterior painting initiative, you need to ensure that the surfaces to be painted are clean and ready for preparation. One way to do this is through pressure washing, which will properly clean your siding, soffits, trim, etc. Actually, we recommend that homeowners in our area pressure wash their homes every six to eight months (both to help maintain the appearance of the home and also the longevity of the paint).
Repair Damaged Areas
Any professional house painter will tell you that the key to a smoothly painted surface is proper preparation. This includes sanding and repairing damaged areas. Getting your home ready for exterior painting is a great opportunity to take an up-close look at your home and notice any issues that need addressing. This allows you to nip any problems in the bud before they cause you headaches.
Use Quality Paint Tools
Choosing the proper paint tools is also essential. Professional painters know the best tools to use for a quality finish. Low-quality paint brushes can lead to loose bristles that can get stuck to surfaces. Low-quality paint rollers can give you bad form, leave fibers in the paint, and not hold enough paint. While you might think that you’re making savings with cheaper tools, this might turn out to be more costly in the long run.
Paint in Good Conditions
Needless to say, you need to schedule your exterior painting project during good weather conditions. Try to pick days when the wind and humidity are ideal for painting. Also be mindful of the rain forecast for the day. Keeping all of this in mind will ensure a smooth and stress-free project.
Protect Surroundings
The final item on our list of top exterior painting tips is to protect your home’s surroundings. If you have any potted plants or flower beds along the exterior of your home, it’ll be best to relocate or at least cover these with plastic sheets to avoid paint drips. You will definitely want to move nearby furniture, artwork, storage bins and other outdoor items away from the paint area. Finally, any ground-level trim painting will likely require moving back adjacent pine straw, etc…including potentially cutting-back adjacent bushes.
Exterior House Painting by Coastal Home Professionals
The team at Coastal Home Professionals would be eager to discuss your exterior painting project – even if you are in the very early stages of considering the initiative.
We strive to quickly understand your needs – whether painting your primary home or your vacation home. As we are a locally-owned company based in Seagrove Beach, we are very familiar with painting trends along 30A, the best paints to use, and the most ideal techniques to ensure long-lasting results. Our team of painters are highly skilled and experienced in various exterior and interior painting projects, ensuring a smooth and well-planned initiative.
We offer complimentary consultations to help you plan for your upcoming exterior painting project. Once a project has begun, we emphasize clear and transparent communication to keep you updated with all of the progress (whether you live here in 30A or will be monitoring the project from your primary residence elsewhere).
Simply put, our mission is to provide quality workmanship and an exceptional customer experience for home repaint projects across the 30A area – including Santa Rosa Beach, FL, Inlet Beach, FL, Rosemary Beach, FL, Alys Beach, FL, Watersound, FL, Grayton Beach, FL and all other locations nearby.
Call us today at (850) 909-9844 for that complimentary consultation.