When painting your home, you have a lot of decisions to make. Color, finish, trim, etc. It’s a lot to take in! In addition to those, you should consider the timing of your job. The time of year you choose to paint can have as much impact on your outcome as the color. With the thawing of the ground in Colorado Springs, locals in our area are eager to get outside. That includes our painters. While most people consider the exterior painting season during the summer, they are missing out on the opportunity to get a jump start on projects in the spring. Here are three reasons why right now is the best time to paint your home exterior.

Better Climate

The climate in Colorado Springs consists of hot summers and cold winters. This means intense heat can prohibit a good outcome on the exterior paint jobs completed in the summertime. Humidity, rain and heat all change the drying and viscosity of the paint. Your paint film and finish could suffer. At the very least, you are looking at longer times for drying between coatings.

Because spring allows for moderate temperatures and less humidity and precipitation, you’re more likely to get a better finish and a quicker one too. The paint film is formed more quickly since there is less moisture in the air. And the length of time required between coats will be significantly less as well.

Time for Repairs

Spring is the perfect time to take a walk around your home and check the paint’s viability before hot and humid weather sets in. You’ll want to make sure there is no cracking, peeling or pooling where water could intrude into the structure of your house. Repairing these items now will keep the heat out and the nice, air-conditioned air in through the summer. Having these issues corrected now prevents further damage through the summer that will mean more costly repairs next fall.

Easier Scheduling

With most homeowners scheduling their exterior paint work in the summer months, scheduling in the spring can be a much better experience. Scheduling your exterior paint project in spring will often eliminate waiting around for availability for both estimates and actual work to begin. With paint crews eager to get back to painting, it’s a good idea to take advantage of spring.

Paint Your Home with CertaPro Painters®

CertaPro Painters® are local painters in the Colorado Springs area that are ready to paint your home exterior. We offer weatherproofing services and exterior painting services that will help your paint last for years to come. In addition to this, we’ll help you pick the best color for your home exterior. We have dedicated color consultants that will provide a free consultation with every project. All you have to do to get started is call us at 719-465-3118 or fill out our free, no-obligation form online. We look forward to working with you!