Exterior Painting is Possible in the Winter

With the Right Paint and the Right Conditions, Exterior Painting is Possible in the Winter

Until the invention of weather-resistant acrylic exterior paint, Canadians had only a small window of opportunity for exterior painting. If the weather was too hot, paint was prone to bubbling and cracking. And if it was too wet or cold, the paint wouldn’t adhere properly and be prone to mould and mildew.

But now that exterior paints can stand up to Canadian weather, it’s possible to get that paint job done in the winter. If you’re planning to sell your home and want to update the exterior with a fresh coat of paint, you no longer have to wait until the warm weather arrives. You can get the job done this winter and have your home on the market sooner than later. Here’s how:

Before Exterior Painting

No matter the weather, you still need to prepare the exterior of your home for painting. Preparation includes cleaning the exterior with a power washer and removing any ice or snow. If the temperature is below zero, you should wait for a warmer day to spray water on your home. You want to coat it with paint, not ice, after all!

Be sure to choose a paint colour that goes well with your home, landscape, and neighbourhood. A great paint job will boost curb appeal. Potential buyers will be more willing to buy a home at asking price if there is a fresh and attractive coat of paint on your home. For advice on exterior paint colours and preparation for exterior painting, don’t hesitate to contact professional exterior painters.

Cold Weather

If it’s below zero, your paint job (not to mention your body!) at the mercy of the cold weather. However, certain exterior paints, such as the Dulux Diamond Exterior, can be applied in temperatures as low as 1˚C. And with the warm winter Ottawa’s been having, this means you can finally paint outside if you don’t want to wait until spring.

Humidity

Humidity and precipitation are known to ruin exterior paint jobs and cause the formation of mould and mildew. But if you’re hoping to paint your home this winter, you still can! Mould- and mildew-resistant paints contain fungicide, so if it happens to rain or snow soon after you paint, you don’t have to worry about this growth.

Fast Drying

If you’re trying to beat the sub-zero temperatures and snow and want to get your home painted in time to put it on the market next week, don’t worry. Fast-drying exterior paints are your best bet, and can even let you get another coat applied within a few hours.

Exterior painting in the winter may seem daunting, but it is possible with the right paint, the right conditions, and the right skills. Exterior painting experts can give your home a fresh coat of paint this winter so you can put it on the market before spring.

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