Repainting walls may seem unnecessary if blemishes and damage are small and local. Repainting is, after all, a much bigger project. Sometimes though, doing a repair job that actually fixes the problem without creating a new one can be next to impossible, depending on how bad the damage is and what your resources are. Here are some pros and cons of repairing a problem area rather than repainting an entire room to help you decide which option is best for your space.
Match and patch
Touching up a faulty spot is definitely the quickest and easiest way to fix a wall or surface, but only if it has some of the original paint that was used. The biggest problem DIYers run into when touching up painted areas on the walls is finding the right color to blend in with the rest of the room. Paint mixing is actually a very advanced science, and while you can get a color that matches almost exactly when placed next to the wall, if it’s not absolutely perfect, it will show up stunningly. So the benefit of quick touch-ups may seem like the most convenient option, but if you get the wrong color and end up having to repaint anyway, it’s really not convenient at all.
Repainted
The benefits of repainting the entire room or surface to freshen it up are many. Not only is this a surefire way to repair the defects that concern you, but the whole room is like new again. Even flaws you don’t notice contribute to the overall feel of the space, and these too will be fixed, all in one go. As a bonus, you don’t have to worry as much about matching the original paint. This might be a good time to consider changing the room’s style a bit with a whole new color, as it will be repainted anyway.
Which to choose
In short, if you are one hundred percent sure that you can get an exact color match on your painting, then going ahead and touching up the damaged spots yourself is not necessarily a bad idea. However, if you are not completely sure this will work, you can save yourself a lot of time and effort by simply calling in a professional painter to repaint the entire room. This way, you are guaranteed that the room will look great, as well as an opportunity for a fresh new style.
