There are a lot of reasons to redo the interior paint job in your home, whether you’re doing a full remodel or you simply want to change your wall colors. Interior remodels almost always include a new paint job, but if you can’t afford a full remodel, repainting your walls can still make your home look brand new again, and in some cases, entirely different.

Dirty walls full of dings, scuffs, and holes can really make a place look rundown, but the good news is that it’s easy to fix. A new interior paint job will make your home look fresh, new, and clean in a matter of days, and at a fraction of the cost of a full remodel.

Refinishing other Surfaces: Sometimes interior paint jobs can include other surface improvements such as refinishing the woodwork or painting the trim and molding. These areas sometime sustain more wear and tear than the walls themselves. In an active household, it’s not uncommon for the walls and trim to warrant a fresh coat of paint every five years or so, at least in the most commonly used rooms in the house, such as the kitchen, family room, bathrooms, and hallways.

Replacing Wallpaper: Removing old wallpaper is another fast and easy way to give your house a facelift. Wallpaper is outdated and is seldom used in new construction; if your home still has wallpaper in it, chances are those walls have experienced some wear and tear and are in dire need of refinishing. Wallpaper can be tricky to remove, however, and afterward the surface will need to be textured and primered before coats of paint can be applied, so it’s always a good idea to consult with a professional painter first.

Choosing Colors: New wall colors can be a great way to start your full or partial remodel, since you can add new furniture and décor to match after. If you plan to keep your current furniture and décor, choosing a shade of white or matching the wall colors to your furniture is a good place to start. In any case, one of the first decisions you need to make is whether to go with a white, neutral tone, or array of colors.

Whites and other neutral tones have the major advantage of matching almost everything. Also, darker colors will make a space look smaller, so if you have a smaller home or small rooms, you may want to choose a bright white or other light and bright color to make your spaces look bigger. The amount of sunlight each room receives plays a roll as well, so you may want to choose light colors for rooms that receive little sunshine.

Choosing colors is often the hardest part of the job, especially since the color on a paint sample looks different when it covers an entire wall or room. The natural and artificial light you have in each room will further change the color, so sometimes it’s necessary to actually paint a section of the wall in order to see what the new color will really look like. While this may sound like a laborious process, it’s much faster than having to repaint an entire room twice because the color didn’t work out the first time. Since you’re planning to repaint the walls anyway, try rolling out a few different shades of the color you think you like and see how you feel about the color as it changes with the sunlight throughout the day, and at night when it’s lit artificially.

Do-it-Yourself or Hire a Professional? Repainting your entire house may seem like a big hassle and a lot of work, but a professional painting company can get the job done in a matter of days. Further, you don’t have to move out of your house or live in a hotel room during the week of the job. Professional painters come during the day while you’re at work and the kids are at school. Their experience, tools, and supplies allow them to get the job done quickly and efficiently, leaving your home with a high-quality new paint job.

You may be concerned about allowing workers into your home while no one’s there, or that they’ll leave a huge mess for you to come home to and clean up yourself each night. It’s a good idea to interview several painting companies and ask for references from prior jobs in your area. Don’t be afraid to voice any concerns you have about the job and pay careful attention to the responses you get. A painting company that cares will be more than happy to clean up after themselves and work under a “leave no trace mentality,” treating your home as if it were there own. And remember, if you’re near San Diego, you can always contact Mr. D’s for a quote!

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