There are few home improvement projects as exciting as exterior painting! After all, it’s not just an opportunity to show off your taste in style; it’s also a chance to radically boost your home’s total curb appeal, which is especially ideal if you’re hoping to attract potential buyers. But you may have questions about how much paint you’ll need – and you may be totally unsure about how many coats of paint you’ll need. Continue reading to learn more about the benefits of using two coats of exterior paint for your home.
How Many Coats of Exterior Paint Will Be Needed?
In most cases, two coats of paint are ideal to ensure complete coverage for average-sized homes. However, if you’re adding a fresh coat of paint over the same color, you can sometimes get away with only needing a single coat. A primer can also help to reduce the number of paint coats you’ll need, and in some situations, one coat of a 2-in-1 primer/paint combination can do the trick.
You don’t want to use too many coats of paint, though – and often, three coats are considered too many. Too many coats layered on top of one another can add unnecessary weight to your home’s siding, which may decrease the overall life span of the finish. Too much paint can also result in ridges, lumps, and other abnormalities. Adding extra coats also won’t slow down the peeling process when moisture is at play. The bottom line is that quality is far more important than quantity when it comes to exterior painting!
Why Does My House Need a Second Coat of Paint?
Here are a few key advantages of using a second coat of paint:
- The second coat can create a richer color and hide any errors made during the first round of painting.
- The paint adheres better on the second coat if the surface has been properly prepped, dried, and smoothed.
- The second coat of paint also protects the first layer, ensuring your results look better for far longer.
- It’s cost-effective; if you only opt for a single coat, you’ll only end up having to repaint sooner down the road.
Other Things to Keep in Mind
Many homeowners assume that once they’ve finished painting their home, they don’t have anything else to worry about – but this isn’t the case at all! After you’ve wrapped up your project, it then falls on you to ensure that your results remain beautiful for many years to come – since it’ll help your home retain value! Keep the following in mind:
- Wash and wipe down your home’s walls at least once every year, to protect your exterior surfaces from dirt, mold, and mildew buildup, all of which can compromise your paint.
- Repair any cracks, dings, dents, or other forms of damage as they appear
- Most experts recommend repainting your home’s exterior every 5 to 10 years, so keep track of when you’ll need to break out the paint again!
About Platinum Painting of Frisco
Our team here at Platinum Painting has proudly served homeowners in Frisco and all across the surrounding DFW metroplex for over 15 years, offering assistance with a wide range of interior and exterior painting projects. If you have any questions about the article or you’d like to get in touch with us to set up a FREE in-home estimate, please reach out online or call us today for more information. We can’t wait to hear from you! Telephone: (972) 372-0404.