Art Appraisal Blog

Homeowners on the Eastside ask us how long does paint last almost every week, and the honest answer is: it depends more on Seattle weather than on the can. A quality exterior paint job here typically holds up for 7 to 10 years, but we’ve stripped 5-year-old paint off south-facing siding that was already chalking, and we’ve seen 12-year-old paint on a shaded north wall still holding its sheen. The difference comes...

Picking an exterior color off a fan deck at the paint store is the easy part. Picking one that still looks right on your house next February, under a flat gray Bellevue sky, is the harder problem. Learning how to choose a paint color for a Pacific Northwest exterior means working backward from the things that don’t change: your roofline, your climate, and the wall of evergreens most Eastside homes...

A fresh coat of Exterior Paint is one of the best investments you can make in your home’s curb appeal and protection. But timing and preparation are critical — a poorly timed paint job can peel, bubble, or fade within months. The Ideal Painting Window For most regions, late spring through early fall offers the best conditions. Aim for: Painting in direct sunlight can cause paint to dry too quickly,...