Thinking about repainting your Cape Cod home? Learn the signs it is time for fresh paint and why proper preparation helps interior and exterior paint last longer.

Walls naturally collect scuffs, marks, and signs of everyday life. Colors that looked great years ago can start to feel dated. On the outside of your home, sun, rain, salt air, and changing seasons slowly wear down painted surfaces.

Salt air, ocean winds, harsh winter weather, and intense summer sun all work together to break down exterior paint faster than in other areas.