Now that summer is coming to an end, and temperatures are cooling, homeowners who want to paint the exterior of their house may be wondering if it’s too cold. House painting is only done during certain times of the year, but is there a reason for it?
The best times to paint a house exterior are in the warm and dry months of summer, into the early days of fall. If you are planning to paint the exterior of your house, it’s a good idea to note that the window of time where it is ideal for painting is coming to an end.
There are many reasons why painting in the cold can be problematic. For one, paint can freeze, so temperatures below freezing can ruin it. The way the paint dries depends on the weather and the temperature when it is applied. The paint may not apply appropriately to the exterior of the house if the weather isn’t right, which can cause warping, bubbling, or uneven paint application. Additionally, many of the tools and materials that you need other than paint may not work in cold weather.
All of this doesn’t mean you can’t paint the exterior of your house when it’s cold. It just means you have to be more careful.
Is the temperature going to consistently remain above 35 degrees for at least the next 36 hours? If yes, and there aren’t any alternative factors making the exterior of your house colder than the recommended temperature, then there are some paints that have been rated to work in temperatures as low as 35 degrees. If there is a pressing reason why you have to paint when it is cold, it is possible. But there are a lot of steps you have to take to ensure the paint job is successful.
There are a lot of factors that go into house painting if you want the job to look good and last for a long time. If you’re thinking of doing it yourself , it’s essential to make sure you take your time and research thoroughly, so you don’t skip anything. If you would rather leave it to the professionals, we have been in business since 2005! We are more than happy to assist you! Contact Target Painting today!
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