By Julie Ryan Evans | Realtor.com
You did the work, painted your home (or had it painted for you), and the results are fantastic. Congratulations!
Now the question is: How do you keep it looking that way? Behold, our Bible on how to maintain a paint job, so that it remains looking fabulous for years to come.
Which paint lasts the longest?
The key to a long-lasting paint job starts with the paint job itself, including proper prepping and priming, according to Hunter MacFarlane, an expert for Lowe’s.
Beyond that, he says choosing the right paint finish is the key to preventing potential problems, such as damage from sunlight, water, moisture, and temperature change. MacFarlane offers the following tips: