5 Reasons to Hire Interior Paint Contractors During Winter
Posted on November 22, 2019
Just like clockwork, when the ground thaws, homeowners flock to painters to update their paint for interior and exterior jobs. You can avoid these lines by considering a winter paint job. Interior updates can be done more efficiently and quickly, while the winter wind blows outside. Here are 5 reasons to hire interior paint contractors during winter.
1. Deals
Winter is a slow time for painters. In an effort to keep crews busy, some painting companies will offer specials during the off seasons, like winter. Low humidity and interior ambient temperatures make this the perfect season to take on a paint job inside your house. You could even get a more consistent paint cure. When you consider shorter dry times as well, your job could be less stress on your family, home and most importantly, wallet.
2. Shorter Schedules
The slower season will also offer shorter wait times for scheduling. During peak times over the summer, it’s normal for an estimate to be scheduled a couple of weeks out, and production could be several weeks. Since most homeowners aren’t lining up for painting jobs right now, the demand for dates is lower. You will move quickly from estimate, to production to finished project.
3. Ventilation
When working in enclosed spaces, paint fumes can be harmful. Even with the advent of low and no VOC paints, there is still a need for proper ventilation. Opening windows for a blow-through breeze can allow the chilly air to whisk away smells. A reduction in temperature can also allow you to stay comfortable during work. If it is cold enough for the heater, it’s a good rule of thumb to turn it off during painting and leave it off until an hour after the gallons of paint are sealed.
4. Better Cure Times
The warmth of summer works against the paint. Heat and humidity slow down the crew and the dry times in the paint. This means more time with the painters at your house. It can also cause paint failure, resulting in chipping, bubbling and peeling. During the cooler weather, the moisture in the air is significantly reduced. Your paint can cure naturally, quickly and beautifully.
5. Opens Up Summer Project Schedule
Many homeowners find that upon further investigation the interior and exterior of their homes are both in need of work. Scheduling interior work over the winter allows you to free up time in the summer you would have set aside for this. Breaking the two items into two separate projects will give your family, and your bank account time to recuperate before the next piece begins.
Hiring Interior Painters
If you are ready to start your interior painting project, contact us now. We’d be happy to offer you a free, in-home estimate for your work.
