What affects the life of exterior paint on Gladstone homes, and how good prep and the right products help it last longer.
A good exterior paint job should last many years, but in Gladstone the combination of strong sun, humidity and salt air means preparation and product choice matter more than most places.
With proper prep and quality paint, most exterior walls last around 8 to 10 years before they need repainting, sometimes longer. West and north-facing walls, trims and fascias usually wear first.
Washing, scraping loose paint, sanding glossy surfaces, filling gaps and priming bare areas make the biggest difference to how long paint lasts. Skipping prep is the main reason paint peels early. See exterior house painting.
Close to the harbour and Boyne Island, salt deposits and mould build up on walls. Washing them off before painting, and every year or so afterwards, helps the finish last.
Lighter colours reflect heat and fade less. Quality acrylics with mould resistance suit Gladstone's humidity. For weatherboards, see weatherboard painting.
If the inside of the house could use a refresh too, the same prep-first approach applies to house painting indoors.
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