Did you know that choosing a highly durable paint color for your house is not difficult at all! When building or renovating a house, we want it to have a beautiful, clean color that can withstand the sun, rain, and all weather conditions for a long time, right?High durability house paintis therefore the key in this case. However, one must not forget to prepare the wall surface properly, along with using all the house paint effectively and cost-efficiently. Because we certainly don’t want to waste time fixing paint issues frequently.
Today, we will introduce 4 (not-so) secret tips that, if everyone knows, will allow you to paint your house once and achieve a beautiful, vibrant color that lasts longer than your neighbors can imagine.
1. Prepare the surface well, suitable for painting the house
Good surface preparation will help enhance the durability of the house paint even more, making it an essential step in painting a durable house that cannot be overlooked. The steps to prepare the surface like a professional are as follows:
- Clean the surface to be free from dust, dirt, or oil stains.
- For surfaces with peeling issues or cracked paint film, scrape off the old paint film completely.
- For surfaces with mold or algae, it is recommended to scrub and remove them with a mold killer like Beger Mouldfree M-001 first.
- In case of cracks on the plaster surface, choose appropriate filler materials, such as Beger Acrylic Filler F-200 for crack patterns, Beger Acrylic Sealant F-001 for cracks measuring 2 – 10 mm, or use injectable filler materials like Beger Acrylic Seal and Beger PU Seal.
- Apply masking tape in areas where you do not want paint, such as window edges, door edges, crown moldings, or electrical outlets.
- Apply a high-durability primer and topcoat according to the recommended paint system.
2. Choose a primer that matches the type of plaster wall
Since each person’s house may have different construction times, before applying primer and durable house paint, we need to know what type of plaster wall we have. This can be determined by the time since the plaster was applied, which can be divided into 3 main types:
- Old plaster means plaster that has been applied for more than 6 months, has been painted before, or has issues with deteriorating walls, peeling paint, or chalk dust.
- New plaster means plaster that has been applied for at least 1 month or about 3-4 weeks.
- Fresh plaster means plaster that has just been applied for 2 days or more and has high moisture content.
Once we know the type of plaster, we can choose a suitable primer, which helps improve the adhesion of the paint. You can choose from old plaster primer, new plaster primer, or a versatile primer that can be applied to all types of plaster, such as B-1900 or B-3100. Each primer has high moisture resistance, with moisture-resistant primers that can withstand from 40% – 75%, making them suitable for painting after heavy rain when moisture levels are very high.
3. Consider the walls of the house that need painting
Exterior and interior walls have different roles and challenges. Therefore, we need to choose paint suitable for the area we want to paint. This is evident from the existence of exterior and interior house paints specifically developed to meet the different needs of the entire house.
Exterior walls act as a protective shield for the house, as they face all weather conditions, whether it’s sun, rain, wind, or cold, and are at risk of paint cracking, peeling, chalk dust, and mold, especially if low-quality paint is chosen that lacks high durability, strong adhesion, heat reflection, and self-cleaning properties, which will help keep our house looking beautiful for many years.
For interior walls, while they may not face sun and rain, they do endure daily use within the house. Therefore, paint with high durability against scratches or scrubbing is just as essential as properties that allow for easy cleaning, reduce stain retention, have low odor, are safe for everyone in the house, and can purify the air as well.
Important to know: Exterior paint can be used for interior work, but interior paint cannot be used for exterior work. Since it is not designed to withstand various conditions and has lower durability, it is not recommended for inappropriate use.
However, if you want high-quality paint for interior work, you should choose interior paint with special properties (not found in exterior paint), such as easy-to-clean properties, antibacterial-viral properties, and odor-free.
4. Choose the most durable house paint
Now we come to our star, which is house paint or topcoat that many people are familiar with, but may not know that high-durability house paint from Beger comes in various grades and prices, meeting all the quality and property requirements that homeowners desire. Although high-grade durable house paint may be more expensive, it is definitely worth it compared to having to repaint the house often, especially the version that features Diamond Bond technology which locks in color for maximum durability of over 15 years.
The durability performance of exterior-grade house paint varies as follows:
- Economy-grade house paint lasts less than 5 years.
- Standard-grade house paint lasts 5-8 years.
- Premium-grade house paint lasts 10-12 years.
- Ultra Premium-grade house paint lasts 15 years+.
Another important property of durable house paint is heat reflection and insulation, which is essential for Thailand, a hot country that often faces severe weather conditions. Therefore, it would be better to have durable and cool house paint at the same time. BegerCool DiamondShield 15 is designed to address this issue directly because of its Ceramic Cooling innovation which helps reflect heat immediately and acts as thermal insulation, preventing heat from entering the building, thus saving 32% on electricity and reducing indoor temperatures by up to 6 degrees Celsius.
Importantly, not only is BegerCool paint cool, but products from Beger are also safe for users and homeowners, free from volatile organic compounds and heavy metals that are harmful to health. When the house is durable, cool, and safe, we can live comfortably both physically and mentally for a long time.
FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions about Choosing Durable House Paint
Q1: Why should I choose a primer that matches the type of cement?
A: To enhance paint adhesion, prevent peeling, and ensure long-lasting paint.
Q2: What benefits does heat-reflective paint provide?
A: It helps reduce indoor temperatures, saves electricity, and increases comfort in living.
Q3: What is the difference between exterior and interior paint?
A: Exterior paint is more resistant to sun, rain, and weather conditions, while interior paint focuses on easy cleaning and safety for people in the home. Some formulations even have special properties for eliminating bacteria and viruses, purifying the air, and being odor-free after the paint has completely dried.
Q4: If the house has mold or algae, what should be done before painting?
A: It is necessary to scrub and wash the surface and use Beger Mouldfree M-001 to disinfect before painting to prevent the problem from returning.
