An Exterior Paint Refresh in Egg Harbor Township, NJ
The doors and shutters of this home in Egg Harbor Township had seen better days when our team arrived. What had once been a beautiful brick red had become discolored and developed a chalky, white finish due to sun damage. This is a very common problem with exterior paint and one that you may have noticed on your own home.
How the Sun Affects Exterior Paint
Dried paint is made up of pigments and binding agents (also known as resin). Ultraviolet rays from the sun create a chemical reaction that slowly breaks down the pigments and binders causing oxidation that appears as a white, powdery film. This process is unavoidable, though some exterior paints offer superior color-fastness, and eventually any painted exterior surface will need to be properly cleaned to remove the oxidized material and repainted.
A Beautiful, Refreshed Exterior for this New Jersey Home
With a little prep work and a fresh coat of paint to the doors and shutters that sun-worn finish was returned to its former beauty. We also took some time to clean up the trim on the sidelites that had seen some wear and tear. With a new coat of crisp white paint to complement the refreshed door and shutters we think this New Jersey home looks stunning!
Your Home’s Exterior Painted Surfaces
It is a good idea to give you home an annual check for any visible signs of damage to its painted surfaces. Properly maintained exterior paint not only makes your look its best but also acts as a barrier between it and the elements. Oxidized, bubbling, or peeling paint means this barrier has been or will soon be compromised which could lead to splitting wood, brittle plastics, or rusting metal.
If you do notice that the painted surfaces of your home are beginning to look tired, schedule some time to properly remove peeling paint, clean the surface well, and apply a new coat of paint. Or, let us do the work for you! We proudly serve the Southern New Jersey Shore area and would love nothing more than to make your home’s exterior look its absolute best. Call today to schedule a free estimate for your next exterior painting project.
