Advantages of Painting a New Home Before Moving In
Freshly painted walls add character to a new home and give it a cleaner and more welcoming look.
Moving into a new home is exciting but stressful and overwhelming at the same time. Much planning and effort go into turning a house into the home of one's dreams. There are ways to transform the space to match the homeowner’s unique tastes and preferences before moving in. One essential task to update the home's look and give it a personalized appearance is painting the walls in the homeowner's preferred colors.
Freshly painted walls add character to a new home and give it a cleaner and more welcoming look. However, sometimes new homeowners need clarification and must decide whether to paint the new home before or after settling in. While it is possible to paint the house both before and after moving in, here is why painting experts recommend getting the paint job done before moving in:
More convenient
Painting before moving in is much easier. The painters can easily access the walls without being obstructed by big furniture and other personal belongings. It also saves the new homeowner from moving heavy objects or emptying cupboards while the painting project is underway.
Saves time
Painting an empty house takes much less time than a fully occupied home. Professional painters can complete the job faster when there are no belongings to cover and uncover, artwork to take down, or objects to move.
More affordable
New homeowners will spend less painting an empty home. A painting contractor will charge less as they will spend less time painting the entire house due to fewer complications and challenges. Painting before moving in can significantly reduce the overall cost.
Avoid the mess
Painting a home before moving in helps avoid issues like smudges and fingerprints on the new paint. It can happen if the paint is not allowed to dry completely. Homes with young children and pets are more vulnerable to these problems. Also, there is always a risk of paint spills ruining the new belongings.
Facilitates easy clean-up
Post-paint clean-up is easier, faster, and more convenient when the home is unoccupied. The entire house can be cleaned quickly, in no time, and the new homeowner can enjoy the new paint job immediately after moving in.
Healthier
Not only is the smell of new paint unpleasant, but the paint fumes are also hazardous to health. Some paints can have high VOCs, which, if inhaled for an extended period, can cause nausea and headache. Painting in advance will help the VOCs to dissipate before moving, providing the new homeowner with a safer living environment.
Make it easier to plan the décor
Painting the walls in the correct color before moving in allows the new homeowner to plan the interiors and décor to match the new color palette. Bring the home together by selecting the shades and tones of rugs, pillows, curtains, and furniture that complement the wall color. A paint job will add a personal touch and make the home livelier and more authentic when moving in.
Contact an experienced and professional local painter to enjoy superior results from painting a new home before moving in.
M & B Painting, a Father-Son family-run business, has a proven record of Service Excellence in residential and commercial interior and exterior paint projects. Call us at 623-289-3366 for all of your painting needs!