Prime Time For House Painting

Cool And Dry Fall Weather Make It The Best Time For Exterior Painting

You might think that summer is the best time to paint your home’s exterior; after all, it’s warm and sunny, allowing the paint to dry quickly, right? The truth of the matter is that painting contractors suggest waiting until early fall to put that fresh coat of paint up. The cooler and dryer weather allows for exterior paint to dry properly (thanks to the decreased humidity), leaving your home with a better, lasting paint job. Considering fall’s almost upon us, consider contacting your local painting experts for your exterior house painting needs. Here are a few tips to help you make the most of your exterior painting:

Ideal Weather

The best time to paint the exterior of your house is when the weather has been dry for at least two days and the temperature is between 10C and 25C. If the temperature is too hot, the paint is at risk of bubbling, not sticking to the surface, and drying too fast, leaving noticeable brush stroke marks. The paint will also not dry properly if the weather is too humid, wet, or windy. To ensure that the paint dries properly before the temperature drops at night, try to finish painting by mid-afternoon. Any moisture in the air—especially at night—will cause condensation, which will prevent efficient drying.

Time to Paint

When you’ve got ideal weather, it’s time to paint! When preparing surfaces for a fresh coat of paint, you (or your painting contractors) will need to wipe the exterior surfaces prior to painting. This will ensure that the surfaces are clean and dry, allowing the paint to adhere to the surface.

For exterior house painting colours, consider the following suggestions, or consult with your painting contractors for their expert opinions:

• Use contrasting colours on exterior walls and trim to accentuate your home’s features—window frames, shutters, door frames, etc.
• Use colours that will complement your garden, landscape, and your neighbourhood—i.e. a décor that complements your neighbours’ homes.
• Pastels and lighter colours work well in bright sunny areas, attract less heat, and accentuate gardens and landscapes.
• Darker colours work well in shaded areas with an abundance of greenery and trees.
• A bright front door that accents the rest of your exterior will make your home stand out and boost curb appeal.

Whether you decide to paint your home this year or next, consider waiting until the early fall to make sure you get an ideal exterior paint job. Exterior house painting contractors can help you decide on paint colours, and give your home a professional paint job—even if you can’t wait until fall.

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