Everyone (or just about everyone) loves the smell of fresh paint. It gives us a sense of cleanliness and fresness.
As for cleanliness...absolutely, one can be rest assured that the walls are now clean.
As for freshness...this is a double edged perception. You see, the room will look new but the senses have been fooled with the association between the visual and the olfactory (smell). That new paint smell is really offgassing which is the process of evaporation of the solvents or VOC's (volatile organic compounds) used in formulating paint. Some paints, usually those of lesser quality, will offgas for a very long time. These vapors that are constantly in the air can be very dangerous and possible cause various types of malodies and illness.
Fortunately, quality paint manufacturers are aware of this problem and the affect it has on the Earth's atmosphere and that they don't support the Green environmental initiative effort being made worldwide. In turn, they have become very proactive in creating formulas that have very little or no smell. These paints have no VOC's. I have used them for several customers and can attest that they really don't smell.
People who have babies or young children are especially sensitive to that new paint smell and its dangers. We use these No VOC paints virtually all the time with these customers. They are truly the best choice.
What is one of the first things buyers look at when viewing a prospective new home? You guessed it...the kitchen! If the kitchen is older and has very dated cabinets, older appliances and beaten countertops, buyers can be very turned off. The same holds true for the bathrooms...little, cramped spaces with cracked tiles, scratched mirrors, old plumbing fixtures and vanities will surely not be buyer inviting.
But fear not, there is help available. The options are quite broad. A relatively inexpensive option for the kitchen would be to replace the appliances, countertops, backsplash and a fresh coat of paint. What a difference this will make. The next option for the kitchen would be a full remodel where the room is basically gutted and everything is replaced from the floor up. Sometimes this expense can be justified in a more expensive home that will get a greater return on this type of investment.
An inexpensive option for a bathroom would be to replace the vanity, countertop , sink, faucet & shower/tub hardware and mirror. Of course, removal of any existing wallpaper and a fresh coat of paint would finish the update. A full bathroom remodel would require all fixtures, tile, tubs, etc. to be removed and then replaced. Again, this can be justified with the return on investment in certain homes.
I'm here to help...just give me a call. I offer a free one hour design consultation.
Paint is the easiest, fastest and least expensive way to beautify your surroundings. It is also the best way to spruce up a home to sell. Neutral colors and the freshness of a new coat of paint will go a long, long way. Buyers do not want to see or deal with the previous owner's color choices or wear and tear. The less work that is perceived to be necessary to buyers will aid in a quicker sale.
Custom Cabinetry Designer specializing in Kitchens, Baths, Media Centers, Wall Units and Outdoor Kitchens. Painting company Sales Manager & Color Coordinator. "Some people try, I am a Do-er!"
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