Painting your house’s exterior is an effective way to make it more energy efficient. It should be part of your home remodeling project. However, it is a big job. That’s why it is vital that you choose the right paint. Keep in mind that if you make a mistake, you’ll find yourself starting over again. It means that you need to spend more money.
What are the Paint Options When Home Remodeling?
Acrylic
It is one of the most popular options on the market. This type of paint is made of ingredients that make the product thick and viscous. However, the chemicals in this paint are elastic. Thus, it causes the paint to expand or contract each time there’s temperature fluctuation. It’s durable and it can last long. But the paint can still fade over time. After five years, you will have to repaint your house’s exterior again.
Latex
If you want a cheaper option, then latex is your best bet. It is easier to apply and cleaning it is straightforward. Thanks to its water-based components. What’s more, is that it dries quickly. It works like acrylic because it also expands and contracts, depending on the temperature. Since it is used outdoors, make sure to pick latex paint for outside use. But just acrylic, this type of paint fades over time.
Oil-Based
This is not as popular as acrylic and latex. The reason for this is that it emits hazardous fumes. That’s why it is ideal to be used outside when there is ventilation. Because it shrinks less than latex, this is ideal in high-traffic areas. It also glides on smoothly. But it is likely to crack. It is also difficult to clean because it is made from oil. And just like latex and acrylic, it fades after a few years.
Lifetime Coating
This is not painting! Rather is an exterior coating that lasts a lifetime, hence the name. Deluxe Lifecote is one of the companies that offer such coating. Although its upfront cost is higher than ordinary paint, it can still save you thousands of dollars. How? Unlike the types of paint mentioned above, this lifetime coating will stay forever. It does not require repainting every five years. Remember that an exterior painting project can cost around $5,000. Thus, when you choose lifetime coating, you are skipping that amount.
Save Money with Lifetime Coating
Many homeowners now are opting for this type of exterior coating because they don’t want to spend $5,000 or more just to repaint their exterior house. This type of coating will not only help you save money on a painting job in the future but also reduces your utility bills every month.
This lifetime coating does not absorb light, unlike other types of paint. Rather, it reflects the UV and infrared rays making your house cooler. If you are interested in knowing more about its benefits before your home remodeling project, please contact us here: (818) 514-1080.