Painting a building might seem as the easiest part of building a structure cause unlike putting up the rest of the house it doesn’t have many complexities or non-whatsoever since it just requires a person to effortlessly, dunk and fill out the walls. But, despite this people take up a lot of considerations when it comes to applying paint, they think it over and over as it should be as the paint on building is the first thing that captures the eye, so it is not only a suggestion but a requirement but a necessity for one to take careful considerations.

But you no longer have to stress on figuring out what paint you want as they are experts who have come up with a clear much simpler analysis on what you really need. And the following are just some ways to ensure you land the right painting for your structure.

1.Surface Type

Before you go to the finer details of things you first have to check on whether the paint matches the surface you are trying to apply to. Because based on whether its exterior or interior, the painting requirements need to go hand in hand with the demands of its surface. for instance, the painting on the exterior needs to have weather resistance and UV rays, whereas the interior needs to focus more on whether it is stain-resistant, easily washable or reduction to low fume exposure.

Exterior paints also need to be resistant to holding moisture or mildew in its surface as this may lead to the growth of mold or algae which might distort the image of the building. Therefore, it is important to keep an eye out for this subtle differences/hints to prevent you from buying the wrong paint for the wrong surface.

Another consideration to put when looking at the surface is the type of material being used as different materials also require different types of paint.

2.Paint Types

There are also different types of paints that can be applied, and they are mostly categorized into two i.e. water and Oil-based paintings which serve different purpose.

The water-based paint is mainly created using Latex and Acrylic the only difference being that acrylic lasts longer due to its higher polymer count the major difference being its durability makes it more expensive than Latex Paint. Water based paints are mostly used on smoother surfaces that don’t face much wear and tear, or rather face the least contact with people or Objects.

Oil-based paintings are known to be so as they have a main ingredient known as alkyd which gives it it’s oily nature. This paint is mainly used in rough surfaces like doors or furniture’s as they are in regular contact with objects or people.

3.Aesthetic and Color

When it comes to Aesthetic beauty it’s all about how good you are blending the colors in-order to bring a harmonious feel and touch to the whole building. Therefore, you should be careful to pick the right color scheme and make sure the whole home will blend together beautifully. Best advise would be not to use to many bright colors in one area you should blend the colors harmoniously or better yet you can just look for a professional who will advise you on the right scheme.

You also have to consider the lightness or darkness of the paint as most light paints tend to make a place look larger while darker paints have the ability to make a place look mysterious and exclusive. So, they all have their advantages but you have to pick the right place to apply these advantages depending on it’s use for example in a smaller bedroom you can opt to choose lighter colors to make the place look larger than it actually is.

4.Quality and Cost

It would be advisable to always try and pick the painting that has a higher quality, which more often than not is usually the most expensive. To determine the quality of the paint most contractors mostly look at three major factors which are: Durability, Ease of Application and Aesthetics. And if this simple criterion is marched it is a near certainty that you will see the importance of using high quality paint for instance quality paint tends to not only last longer but still maintain that aesthetic appeal of its first application, which means you have less worry about maintenance. Low quality paints on the other hand which also tends to be cheaper in most cases tends to fade away quickly and making the building look old and dingy. This will evidently force for often coating applications that may prove to be more expensive than the later.

High quality paints also come with additives e.g. mildewcide which prevents the building from holding moisture and consequently damaging it, through the growth of algae and mold that are not only difficult but also expensive and time consuming to deal with.

5.Environmental Consideration

You also have to consider the down effects the paint might have to the environment as Volatile organic Compounds (V.O. Cs) tend to be released by paintings and it can be highly risky to anyone that inhales it, so it is important to note that you should always opt for paints that are low in VOCs to prevent the risk of causing any respiratory problems. In most hospitals they mainly opt for paints with no VOCs as patient have a low immunity and their fatality can be determined by any factors that weaken their immunity.

Conclusion

When it comes to painting there are a lot of factors to consider but it’s safe to say that the first thing you have to consider is the quality of the paint which tends to be the more costly one, and in order to get the best you have to factor in the price of the product as it is directly proportional to the advantages it brings to the building. Despite, price being a determinant factor in which paint to choose it is highly advisable to go with the brand preferences that usually come recommended by most painting contractors as they are more experienced and know their staff.

So, always remember to check with professionals who can give you a more delightful experience and at LIC interiors, you might be given these services and probably even more than what you expect.