What Every Florida Homebuyer Should Know About Interior Paint Finishes: A Home Inspection Company’s Guide to Understanding Paint, Protection, and Long-Term Maintenance
We evaluate more than just the bones of a house—we look at the materials and finishes that protect, preserve, and present the home you’re considering buying. One of the most underestimated elements of a home’s interior is its paint. Paint is often treated as cosmetic, but it’s much more than a color on the wall. The type of paint finish, how well it’s applied, and its condition can tell you a great deal about the home’s overall upkeep and resistance to moisture and mold. Especially here in Florida, where high humidity and heat are constants, understanding how paint functions as both a design feature and a layer of protection is important for any homebuyer. In this guide, we’ll walk you through: The different types of interior paint finishes How each finish functions and protects interior surfaces The relationship between paint and mold/moisture How to properly maintain painted surfaces How this knowledge can influence your buying decisions in Florida The Basics: Types of Interior Paint...