If you're renovating a home with the view to sell it, then you've probably spent a great deal of time considering the different projects you'll need to complete. Repainting the interior of your home is one of the fastest, least expensive, and most effective ways to rejuvenate an older home and create a more modern and appealing look.
However, effective repainting isn't as simple as it might seem. Getting it right can make a huge difference to the overall quality of the renovation and can also play a part in achieving the best resale price. Here are three common mistakes that are made by homeowners when repainting a home's interior and how you can avoid them.
1. Opting for White Paint in Every RoomIt might seem like the safest option which has the broadest appeal is choosing a single shade of white or off-white paint to use throughout every room in your home. However, this can actually make a home less appealing and also reduce the resale value when it's time to put your home on the market.
Instead, opt for subtle, modern colors which are suited for each specific room. Warm yellows are ideal for kitchens, pale greens create a calming atmosphere in bedrooms, and living rooms benefit from more neutral shades such as pale gray. Keep the hues light so that you add warmth and character without overwhelming the rooms with too much bold color.
2. Choosing Paint That Suits Your Personal TasteTastefully adding subtle color to your home's interior is a great choice. However, choosing paints that appeal to your own personal taste can create an interior look that turns many buyers away. You may love the idea of a hot pink kitchen or metallic gold effect in the bedroom but chances are many buyers will not.
Choose paint colors with future buyers in mind. Using an online color visualizer is an excellent way to find a palette that is modern and popular. You can upload a photo of a room and then try out a variety of different paint colors to see what works best. Most color visualizers will have built in options to allow you to test out color schemes that are currently in fashion.
3. A Poor Quality FinishAchieving a high-quality finish for your interior repainting is essential when you're renovating for resale. This is even more important if you're hoping to create a renovation that pushes your home up into a higher price bracket. Buyers will expect a top quality and professional paint finish, and by attempting to do it yourself, you may alienate many buyers with a less than pristine job.
Using a professional painting contractor is the key to an incredible looking and immaculate repaint. Crisp edges, neat lines, and even paint coverage are all skills that a professional painter has that can be difficult or even impossible for a novice to replicate. Although it's more expensive to pay for a professional paint job, it's a wise investment and the cost should be recouped at sale time.
Professional painters also understand the importance of proper surface preparation to ensure a smooth and lasting finish for your walls. Cleaning, filling in cracks, and sanding the wall surface are all vital before painting can even begin and are generally included in the overall cost for a repaint job.
The professional team at Diversified Painting have over 30 years of experience in providing exceptional interior painting services to the Sparks area.
Contact them to discuss your renovation project and how they can help you to transform the interior of your home.
