If you own a property, you should be well aware of the need to keep up with the upkeep of your home with a fresh coat of paint and ongoing rental maintenance. Not all landlords are expert painters, and if you are searching high and low for tips on how to ensure your paint job is of the highest standard and will increase your rental property value.
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Increasing your rental property value: Pick colors that appeal to all tenants
Choosing colors that will suit potential tenants is a challenge as you won’t know their style, furniture, or taste; however, you can choose a color that is appealing to most, such as white, grey, beige, and neutral colors.
According to the realtors of Northern Virginia Home Pro, “Landlords should avoid bright and modern colors that could date [the property] or put off potential tenants, and focus on colors that are easy to match and appealing to a wide audience. Your paint and window features — such as shutters — should offer a clean and simple look that is appealing to potential tenants.” Neutral is easy to match, and a great option for a rental property. A quick search of rental properties will show that neutral is a popular choice for many rental properties.
Select a quality paint
When it comes to painting, you get what you pay for, so if you are considering buying cheap paint, think again. Invest in quality paint and ensure you take the time to find the right paint for your needs. Paint comes in a range of options from flat, matte, and semi-gloss. If you don’t know what you are looking at, ask a professional to ensure you get a paint solution that will be a perfect match for your walls.
Repair: Patch and paint
The time you take to prepare walls and your painting surface will help you in the long run, so take the time to repair, and patch any holes or nicks before you paint your walls. You might also need to explore how to mask a room correctly using painter’s tape so that you have a straight and neat edge. This will help to make sure that your finished product is one you will be proud of. Also, remember to make sure that you have drop sheets to catch any drops or specks of paint. Drop sheets help to make the cleanup job a simple one.
Use quality tools when you paint
Like any task, you need to have the right tools to get the job done right. Explore your local paint shop to gather essential tools such as paint trays, drop sheets, brushes, rollers, and painter’s tape. The tools you use should be easy to clean and try to make sure that they are also high quality if you want to re-use them again and again. At the end of the day, if the painting process is all a little daunting, you can call in the expertise of a qualified painter to help you with your painting project.
Summing up
From big jobs to small jobs, choosing the right paint for your rental property is essential and will help to ensure you are getting a quality paint job carried out for the benefit of both the tenant and the landlord. A good paint job can also help the listing do well on social media.
A reputable painting company can help to choose the right shade of paint, and they will clean, prep, and paint the areas and ensure a quality painting solution is carried out on your rental property. If you aren’t keen on painting the property yourself, be sure to not cut corners and engage a licensed and insured painter with a quality guarantee.
