Interior Painting: How Often Should I Repaint the Rooms in My Home?

Interior painting is an exciting prospect – it’s an opportunity to freshen and liven up your house and make it a place that isn’t just inviting and homey, but also valuable. That said, it’s not always clear how often homes need to be repainted; paint doesn’t last forever, and there are quite a few factors that play a part in its lifespan, including the very room it’s used in! Continue reading to learn more about how often you should repaint your home’s interior when it comes to various rooms.

How Often Should I Repaint the Rooms in My Home?

There’s no definite answer here – it simply depends on the room(s) you want to paint, as well as other particulars. Here’s a room-by-room breakdown:

Hallways

Hallways are usually going to experience the most wear on their paint since they frequently have people walking through them! Because of this, most homeowners repaint their hallways every 3 or 4 years to keep them fresh and inviting.

Living Areas

These include living rooms, dens, dining rooms, and anywhere else in your home that experiences moderate traffic. Repainting them every 5 to 7 years is advised, or as often as your preferences change.

Kitchens

Kitchens generally see lots of wear and tear due to high people traffic, in addition to messes from cooking and hot temperatures from appliances. Repainting them every 5 years is recommended, but if your kitchen sees plenty of use, you might benefit from doing it more often.

Bedrooms

Bedrooms can often go 10 years without needing to be repainted, but if your tastes or preferences change more often than this, you’re welcome to repaint as desired. Children’s rooms typically get repainted every 3 to 5 years due to their changing interests.

Bathrooms

These rooms, as well as mudrooms and laundry rooms, face constant exposure to moisture and humidity, meaning that it’s best to use water-based paints that can withstand these environments. Repainting them every 5 years is a safe bet, or sooner if they experience faster wear.

Is There Anything Else I Should Keep in Mind?

With interior paint, traffic is certainly near the top of the list of things that can influence your paint’s lifespan – however, it’s far from the only thing you’ll want to keep in mind. For example, pet owners often end up needing to repaint certain rooms more often, since cats, dogs, and virtually all other pets that don’t live in tanks or terrariums can potentially scratch, scuff, or stain your paint.

Likewise, rooms with a large amount of natural light exposure will likely experience paint fading at a much faster rate than darker, less-inhabited rooms. Of course, those homeowners also looking to impress others and boost their home’s curbside appeal and value might also simply decide that repainting much more frequently is in order!

About Platinum Painting of McKinney

Our team here at Platinum Painting has proudly served homeowners in McKinney and the surrounding DFW metroplex for over 15 years, offering expert assistance with a wide range of interior and exterior painting projects. We’d be happy to help you repaint your home, no matter the size or scope of your plans! If you have any questions about the blog or you’d like to get in touch with our team to set up a FREE in-home estimate, please visit us online or call us today for more information. Telephone: (469) 617-6476.