Autumn Is the Best for House Painting
Posted on October 21, 2019
The summer sun is waning and you’re still staring at a damaged and faded facade on your home. While the painting season seems to have passed you by, don’t fret. Autumn is the best season for house painting according to our pros.
Temperatures
Professional painters say the best temperatures to paint in are between 50 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit. While there are paints on the market that claim great results outside of this window, there are other drawbacks to working in hot or cold conditions. Summer heat has taken a break meaning the viscosity of your paint will not be impacted, and you’ll have an easier time getting through the job.
Beaming sun is no joke when it comes to hydration. The paint may get thinner and require more coats to get good coverage. Working in direct sunlight can also make the paint dry too quickly and cause paint failure. Now that we are out of the heat of the season, your job will be much more manageable.
Humidity
Right behind the temperature, humidity can cause a ruckus with your work. High humidity environments can make a mess on your finish. It’s also difficult to get your home dried out enough to paint on. Trapping the moisture inside your stucco or wood can cause mold, mildew, and eventually rot. Dry times are considerably extended when the humidity is up. Working with drier air will help your work along all around. Evaporation will happen more naturally and the paint film has proper conditions to dry in.
Labor
When temperatures and humidity come down, the work of painting the house gets easier. Seasoned pros are able to work through the heat, but for a novice, keeping up with them can prove challenging. Use the cooler temperatures to have a more pleasant experience.
If you’re hiring a crew, you will notice that scheduling is much looser. Since this is considered an off season to many homeowners, there is much more flexibility. While during summer, the scheduling is much harder and crews are booked up, fall allows more freedom. You’ll notice much less lag between your estimate, production and completion.
Holidays
Hosting the holidays is a lot of pressure. Get your home up to snuff by taking the painting inside. Create the perfectly pristine backdrop for holiday meals and decor with a new coat of paint. Family and friends are sure to notice the crisp newness in your rooms. Beyond dining and living rooms, consider updating the guest room or common bathroom to complete the look. You’ll get to enjoy the new interiors all winter long.
Repairs
By giving attention to your exterior before the weather goes cold, you can make sure your home is sealed tight against drafts and pests. A good once over now will allow you to repair windows, door frames, cracks and pooling water. By ignoring these issues, you could be dealing with more expensive bills when the ground thaws.
If you’re ready to start an exterior house painting project, schedule your free, in-home estimate with our team now.
