Atlanta Painting Service The Painting Company Highlights the Signs for Home Repainting

    ATLANTA, GA, November 16, 2011 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Atlanta painting service The Painting Company is informing homeowners of the signs to look for when a home needs repainting. Being aware of the wear and tear of paint and how to prevent it can keep a home looking fresh and vibrant, as well as maintain its value.

How often a surface need to be repainted varies depending on its location. Because they are constantly exposed to the elements, exterior surfaces like decks and stained front doors may need to be repainted every year. Windowsills, on the other hand, typically only need to be painted every three years.

Mold and mildew are sure signs that your house is due for a new paint job. These may first appear as small grey spores, but as the sun fuels them and moisture holds them in, porous older paint surfaces will permit the spores to grow into more substantial mold or mildew.

Color fading and chalking are two additional indicators that a repainting project is necessary. Chalking occurs when the paint stops sticking to the surface, breaks down and essentially becomes dust.

When blistering and peeling begins to appear, the paint is in the final stages of failure. Small hairline cracks form on the surface of the paint and continue to grow. At this point, the paint is no longer protecting the surface beneath it, and the home can be exposed to further damage, such as wood rot, stucco racking and delaminating.

"There are guidelines and indicators that all homeowners should be aware of in regard to the paint on or in their home," explains Chris Camp, owner of The Painting Company. "Keeping the paint in your home in top condition will maintain its value as well as its beautiful appearance."

The number of coats applied plays a significant role in the overall longevity of the paint. With one coat, a homeowner can expect a paint job to last around five years at the most. With two coats of paint, the job can last up to ten years and maintain its look and color.

The Painting Company has years of experience and knowledge with tough Atlanta house painting projects. Preventing blistering, peeling and fading is an integral part of the Atlanta painters' service to their customers. For more information on The Painting Company, visit http://www.AtlantaPaintingCompany.com.

About the Painting Company

The Painting Company is an award-winning full service painting company specializing in home improvements for residential homeowners and commercial businesses. A BBC accredited business, The Painting Company offers quality products and courteous, professional service to clients in Atlanta, GA, and the surrounding metro area.

For more information, visit: http://www.AtlantaPaintingCompany.com

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