Winter Exterior Painting in Miami

Your paint is the first line of defense for your home against the elements. At some point during homeownership, it’s likely you’ll notice your once shiny new home is looking dull and potentially damaged. If your paint is starting to look less-than-attractive, consider a paint job. Here’s why you should consider winter exterior painting in Miami.

The Weather Is Key

Weather conditions are the single most volatile element when it comes to exterior painting. Painting in the rain, heat, or wind could cause complete paint failure and a lot of heartaches. Cold can also impede painting, but let’s face it, this is south Florida.
The humidity we experience in this area is high for the majority of the year. When the moisture in the air is high, you have a much higher chance of paint failure. Your paint won’t have a chance to form a proper film and dry naturally. This means in just a few months, you could be looking at chipping, peeling, and repairs.

In conjunction with the humidity, we experience extreme heat. The temperatures can make it near impossible for crews to perform exterior work in the summer months. Your outcome could also be affected since the paint won’t be able to cure before it dries.

No one in the area wants to talk about it, but hurricane season also takes half of the year off of the table for painting. The last thing you need is additional items like paint cans and ladders on your property with a storm approaching.

So when you take all of this into account, when are you supposed to paint?

Paint in Winter!

Winter weather in south Florida is ideal for outdoor activities and renovations. Professional painters recommend the temperatures should be between 50 and 85 degrees, with little rain and humidity and sunny conditions. These conditions remain in place throughout the winter and spring, allowing for perfect paint jobs to be completed.

Even in the southern climates, homeowners don’t generally consider painting during winter. Take advantage of shorter lead times between estimate and production. You’ll have a beautiful new exterior before spring arrives.

Now is the perfect time to start your painting project. Schedule a free, in-home estimate with our team to discuss your needs.