When it comes to painting your home, it’s more than just merely an aesthetic expression. Rather, it plays an important role in protecting your home, saving costs, and reducing maintenance over time, especially in Malaysia’s humid, tropical climate.
Whether you’re painting a new property or an older one, here’s what you need to know about choosing the right exterior paints that stay vibrant while standing the test of time.
Long-lasting paints like our Nippon Paint Weatherbond series do more than just look good; they are key to extending the lifespan of your home exterior’s paint work while saving you money in the process.
● Stronger pigments – Colours stay vibrant, less fading.
● UV protection – Shields against harsh sunlight.
● Moisture & mildew resistance – Stops water damage.
● Better adhesion – No cracking or peeling.
● Cost-efficient – Fewer repaints needed.
With these features, long-lasting paints keep your walls looking fresh despite Malaysia’s sun, rain, and humidity.
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Unsure of which paint lasts the longest? Here are several pointers that could prove useful when choosing:
Choose exterior paints specifically designed to handle rain, humidity, and sun exposure. Ensure to look for labels like “fade-resistant,” “UV-protected,” or “climate-proof.” Colour tones such as earth, grey, and beige typically hold up to the sun better compared to bright red or deep blue.
Choosing colours such as off-white, neutral, or grey-toned hues like earth, grey, and beige is generally ideal for exterior surfaces. These shades reflect more UV rays, absorb less heat, and are better at resisting sun damage, making them longer-lasting compared to darker colours like bright red or deep blue.
That said, if you wish to add personality or contrast, consider using more vibrant colours as accents on smaller areas such as door frames, shutters, pillars, or feature walls. This approach not only injects character into your exterior design but also minimises the risk of fading and uneven weathering, since these surfaces receive less direct exposure. It’s a practical and stylish way to balance durability with design flair.
In Malaysia’s climate, homes greatly benefit from long-lasting paints with UV and moisture resistance. During hot, sunny seasons, UV-resistant paints help reflect heat while slowing down the fading process. Similarly, during rainy months, moisture-resistant paints preserve the paint work while reducing water build-up, retaining the walls’ lifespan overtime.
Higher-end paint products offer better pigment concentration, adhesion, and durability. Despite the upfront cost being slightly heavier, the long-term performance is, however, more worthwhile.
Long-lasting paints are more than just a cosmetic upgrade; they are a wise investment in preserving the durability and beauty of your home.
Nippon Paint’s Weatherbond series, powered by Quartz Technology, is specially designed for Malaysia’s sun and rain, giving your home long-lasting beauty and protection.
With Keep Clean Technology, your walls are fortified against common issues like efflorescence (white chalky stains caused by moisture) and alkaline damage from cement and plaster. Micro Block Technology acts as a safeguard against fungus and algae build-up, a frequent problem in humid and rainy climates. Sunblock Technology helps reduce surface temperature, keeping your walls cooler and slowing heat-related wear. Finally, Colour Care Technology preserves the richness of your chosen shades, protecting them from fading under harsh sunlight.
Together, these innovations ensure your home looks fresh, vibrant, and well-protected, while reducing the need for frequent repainting and costly maintenance.
Note: The colour shades displayed are indicative and not precise representations of our actual paint colours.
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