Wilmington House Painters

Based on our annual weather in Wilmington, you can technically have your house painted year-round! To have a high-quality exterior paint job, the best temperatures for latex-based paints are 50-85° F and the best temperatures for oil-based paints is 40-90° F. If it gets too hot or too cold, the paint may not bond properly to your exterior which causes paint to crack and peel.

Whenever you need some exterior painting work done, we’re happy to coordinate your project around the weather. We'll provide our recommendations on when the best time would be for your exterior house painting project.

Your house should be painted when you notice signs of paint failure. Failed paint leaves your house and interior walls exposed to water, moisture, and other elements which could damage your siding and drywall leading to costly repairs. As such, paint isn’t only something that makes your house look amazing; it also protects your house.

Cracking, peeling, and bubbling paint are some of the obvious signs of paint failure. If you see failed paint in your interiors or on your exterior, you should consider having those surfaces repainted!

On average, your exteriors should be painted every 5 to 10 years. Ultimately, this depends on a few factors such as your siding, your home’s exposure to the sun, your climate, and the quality of your existing paint job. Your interior painting in Wilmington, NC ought to be repainted every 3 to 10 years. Ensuring your painting contractors use high-quality paints will help ensure you're left with a long-lasting paint job.

Yes, the quality of paint your painting contractors use can "make or break" your paint job. Some of the benefits of high-quality paints include:

• Longer lifespan
• Better color retention
• Easier application
• Stronger adhesion

At Five Star Painting of Wilmington, we only use the highest-quality paints to ensure you're left with a long-lasting paint job that looks amazing for years to come.