How Often Do I Need to Paint My Interior Walls?

A fresh coat of paint can make a room look cleaner and brighter. Many people think they only need to repaint when they move in or out of a home. However, you should determine when to repaint any area depending on how much wear the surface receives. For interior walls, doors, ceilings, and trim, you may want to create an ongoing plan to paint specific surfaces based on the amount of wear they’ll receive through the years. In this post, we’ll dive into how often you should repaint different interior walls to ensure your home looks great.

Hallways & High Traffic Zones

Areas that receive the highest wear and most traffic will need to be repainted frequently. This includes hallways, entryways, door and window trim, and the doors themselves. You can extend the life of your high traffic area paint by investing in a washable paint product. These paints allow you to wash away dirt, fingerprints, and your kid’s artwork and preserve the brand new paint appearance longer. You’ll still want to repaint these areas every 2 to 3 years.

Bedrooms & Living rooms

Bedrooms and living rooms typically receive the lowest traffic. For that reason, you can typically save money on a less durable paint for these areas. You can also wait to repaint these low traffic zones every 3 to 5 years.

Kitchens, Bathrooms, & Laundry Rooms

Areas that have high moisture regularly like kitchens, bathrooms, and laundry rooms will need to be painted with products that wick moisture and are formulated to prevent the growth of mold and mildew. Even with the added investment in these higher quality, water-resistant paints, these areas will still need to be painted frequently. Without regular repainting, these rooms are havens for mold and fungus growth which can cause serious health concerns. They are also much more prone to warping, bubbling, and cracking than paint in other areas of the home, so if you notice signs of wear, it’s time to consider repainting. You’ll need to frequently repaint these rooms every 2 to 3 years.

Meet the Platinum Painting Team

At Platinum Painting, we offer a wide range of commercial and residential painting services. If it’s time for you to repaint your interior walls, give our Mansfield team a call. We offer free no pressure price estimates. Let our team help you with all of your home and office painting needs. There are other DFW professional painters, but none of them offer the level of customer service you’ll receive from the Platinum Painting team.