If you own a rental property, whether it’s a long-term or short-term rental, appropriate maintenance is critical for attracting good tenants and protecting your financial investment. Paint is also important for keeping your home in good repair. So, let’s talk about renting a house and whether it’s worth it to hire someone to paint your walls.
When Should You Re-Paint Your House?
It is your responsibility as the landlord to paint the rental walls unless your rental agreement says otherwise. Paint is inexpensive, instantly refreshes worn interiors, and protects your walls from danger. The bad news is that paint can last up to ten years on a residential property. However, because of wear and tear, you’ll need to repaint more frequently in a rental.
During long-term leases, inspect the painting for everything from smudges to holes in the walls. If the damage is minor or limited to certain areas, a patch-and-paint project will save you money while maintaining the condition of your space. Is it necessary to repaint the whole rental regularly? Every three to five years, most landlords repaint the entire room, which corresponds to tenant turnover. However, certain municipal or state legislation may require landlords to repaint in certain circumstances, so make sure you’re following them.
Because you or a cleaning crew will be inside the short-term rental between visitors, you or a cleaning crew will notice when anything has to be repainted. Alternatively, depending on traffic and wear and tear, you can repaint every two to four years.
Should You Hire Someone to Paint Rental Walls?
You might be wondering if it’s worth it to paint rental walls yourself. By painting your own house, you can save money on a professional paint job. Professional painters, on the other hand, paint faster and more precisely than the majority of amateur painters. When preparing your budget, keep in mind the cost of tenant downtime as well as the quality of the paintwork. Because a better paint job lasts longer, you may need to invest more money upfront to get it done properly. In the long run, though, you might save money.
Do you need help deciding on a color design for your rental home? Our color professionals can provide expert color guidance. Contact our exterior house painting San Diego if you’re ready to find out how much it would cost to hire a professional to paint your rental walls. Now is the time to contact Marcel Painting.
The Most Effective Method for Obtaining a Smooth, Paintable Wall Surface
For a decent paint job, a flat surface is required. That’s why prep is so important: it allows you to repair any damage to the wall, such as cracks and holes, before painting the first layer. Here are some tips for getting the most out of your Tempe, Arizona paint job.
Wall Repair of All Sizes
Unless you’ve already fixed significant holes in drywall, we recommend leaving anything larger than a hammerhead to the pros. Now that we’ve gotten that out of the way, here are some suggestions for repairing significant and moderate wall damage.
Dents and dings are dents and dings on the surface of the
Minor divots and holes are the easiest to repair. The following items will be required:
• Spackling that dries quickly
• Sandpaper or a sponge for drywall sanding
• A knife for drywall
• Remove any debris from the flaw, with your putty knife, smooth on the fast-drying spackling. After 24 hours, sand.
Nail Heads that Have Popped
Have you noticed circular drywall bulges (or even exposed nail heads)? Nail pops happen when drywall slides and a nail loosen. These are purely ornamental, and they are simple to repair. The following items will be required:
• Hammer
• Drill/screwdriver
• Wall screws (sized to penetrate the stud by at least three-quarters of an inch to prevent them from coming out)
• Compound for joints
• A knife for drywall
• Sandpaper or a sponge for drywall sanding
