The effectiveness of an exterior house painter's Adelaide job varies depending on the weather. The environmental factors can consist of sea air, hot and dry summers, wet winters, termites, and fire risks.

These elements are only one part of the picture, though. Other critical factors include your home surface type and whether professional experts did the paint job. For example, do-it-yourself projects may skip critical steps and not remove loose paint or use a pressure washer to clean the house first.

Paint Generally Lasts 10 to 15 Years

Even with all of Adelaide’s weather and environmental considerations, paint can last as long as 15 years. However, many homeowners do need to paint more often than that due to:

• Direct, constant sunlight. If your home gets much direct sunlight, you can expect quicker deterioration and paint color fading than if your home was in a shady spot. Full sunlight can slash your paint job’s lifespan by half, so it is critical to use the right high-quality paints and to have a professional company handle your painting projects.
• Ocean exposure. If your home is near the ocean, you may need marine-grade paints to combat salt buildup, moisture, sea air, and other elements. Otherwise, your home paint job might last only three years.
• Termites. Skilled paint companies know that termites are a problem in Australia, and will take the proper steps to protect your home and paintwork as much as possible. As many as one in every five Adelaide homes may have been attacked by termites. These pests can cause paint to deteriorate as they eat away at the wood.
• Surface type. Timber paint jobs might remain good for up to 10 years, with weatherboard and fibro jobs having more extended lifespans at 15 years.
• Completeness of work. If your home's surfaces were not prepped properly for the job, the new paint is likely to have a shorter lifespan. Using a paint scraper to remove old paint first helps new paint bond better to surfaces.

In other words, one house painting job in Adelaide could last years longer than another. If your house is near the water, you might need to paint your home more often than if you were inland.

Types of Exterior House Paint

Exterior paints are usually acrylic, latex, and oil-based. Choosing the right one for your micro-climate is essential to a longer-lasting paint job.

• Acrylic tends to be the highest quality and can handle changing temperatures readily. It works well on wood, aluminium, stucco, and other materials.
• Latex is cheaper and might be suitable for your house if you are not too worried about the weather. It dries quickly and is easy to clean.
• Oil-based paint is common for trim and detail work. It does crack and fade more easily than latex and acrylic, so you may need your trim painted more often.

Talk with Us Today about Your House Painting Needs

At One Touch Paint, we offer free estimates on any professional paint job. Call us today at 0415 392 436 to schedule house painting for your home in Adelaide, SA.