How Often Should You Paint Interior Rooms?

It varies from room to room, and if you have children or pets. But when done with the proper paint and prep work, a paint job can often last from 5 to 10 years. However, the most “lived in” spaces will require more frequent paint updates.

Bedrooms:

Most adult bedrooms aren’t high-traffic areas, people aren’t regularly touching the walls or bumping into them every day. Because of this, paint jobs can typically last 5 years or more in the average bedroom.

Children’s rooms face a lot more action since they often function as playrooms. With all the activity going on, the walls are more likely to get dirty or damaged during playtime. In a kids room, you’ll want to go with a highly durable finish to ensure the paint lasts as long as possible, such as eggshell or even a satin sheen finish. Even with a durable paint, the walls will need to be washed more frequently, which means you may need to paint again in 3-4 years or possibly sooner.

Living Rooms & Dining Rooms:

A formal living room or dining room doesn’t usually get used very often, so the paint tends to last a little longer than in other rooms. For these spaces, it’s more likely that you’ll be repainting because you feel like it’s time to change up the look of your space, as opposed to repainting to combat wear and tear. On average, these spaces can go anywhere from 5 to 7 years.  

Kitchen

Kitchen’s tend to be the gathering space and between cooking splatters, grease, and food prep you’ll need to wash the walls more often, which can have an effect on how long your paint lasts. Even if you use the most durable paint finishes available, kitchens will need to be painted more often than other rooms in your home. On average, they should be repainted every 3-4 years.

Bathroom

Bathrooms are also rooms that are used quite frequently and you’re likely to have people touching the walls a little more often, especially in a smaller bathroom. However, the main issue in bathrooms is humidity and moisture, which can impact the longevity of your paint. You’ll usually need to repaint every 3-4 years in bathrooms and other high-humidity areas like laundry rooms.

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