New paint is one of the most cost effective ways to update the look of a building. It makes a property look fresh, inviting and pristine. A routine paint inspection gives you the current condition and an idea of when you should plan to freshen up the exterior. As you take a closer look at your property, here are some things to keep in mind.
Peeling Paint
When paint starts to peel and come away from the underlying structure, it shows it can’t tolerate the forces of nature anymore. Large cracks with patches missing mean you need to repaint sooner rather than later. If there are small cracks or tiny flakes on the ground, you have a little more time, but it is something to put on the to-do list.
Faded color
Colors naturally fade over time and certainly don’t look as vibrant as they did initially. Moreover, if the color was touched up along the way, the patches may be more visible than they once were because they aren’t aging the way the rest of the building is. Fresh paint brings the color and vitality back to your building.
Chalky residue
When you touch the surface, does it leave a powdery residue on your hands? This residue is known as chalking and is something that happens naturally. Chalking leads to fading and could stain other surfaces. For instance, if you have a stone or masonry first floor and a painted surface for the second floor, the chalk would wash down to the lower level and stain the stone.
Alligatoring
These small horizontal and vertical cracks start as tiny hairlines and gradually get bigger, making the exterior resemble alligator hide. This phenomenon indicates the paint is old and has lost its elasticity. If left unchecked, it leads to the more immediate issue of peeling paint.
Unsure if, or when, you need to invigorate your property? Call the professionals at Celtic Commercial Painting – we’re here to help you.