4 Reasons to Do Interior Painting in the Summer

While interior paint jobs are often taken on during the winter months, that doesn’t mean they are not suitable for summer months as well. This is the perfect time to add a new color to your interior rooms. Hot weather should never deter you from painting and taking on that home makeover. Here are 4 reasons to do interior painting in the summer.

When you really think about it, there’s no better time to undertake a painting job than summer. You’ve just finished spring cleaning and decluttered your home so walls are prime for painting. Don’t put off the painting for the ‘right’ season. Start now!

Air Out with Open Windows

One great benefit of working inside over the summer is opening the windows to air out the room. Summer breezes help walls dry efficiently and whisk nasty smells away. Combine the open windows with box fans to circulate air and your walls will look great with minimal inconvenience to you and your family.

Quick Dry in Warm Weather

Warmer weather will expedite your work in two ways. Your preparation time will be significantly less. Painting a wall requires preparation. That includes washing the walls then letting them dry. Next, spackle any damaged parts of the walls and again let it dry. Warmer air means dry times can be cut as much as in half. The second-way temperatures help you is by drying your layers of paint quicker. You should be able to put multiple coatings on the wall within one day’s time. While warm summer days can be your friend, it can also negatively affect the paint’s film.

Thinner Paint

Working with paint during the summer affects the paint in the can before you even roll it onto the walls. Warmer weather can make the paint thinner and easier to paint with, especially for novices. Less viscous paint rolls on easier and causes fewer messes. You may find that you need an extra coating to achieve a vibrant color.

Using Sunlight to Your Advantage

Longer days of sunlight mean you can paint longer during the day with natural light. Painting in lamp light can cause shadows and make you miss potential holidays. Working in sunlight allows you to see any issues with the paint before you put the cans away. Do an inspection of the walls before you clean up. A missed spot will nag at you for weeks to come. The sunlight can reveal a lot about your home’s interior aesthetics, so use it to your advantage in every way you can.

Schedule an Estimate

If you are in the market for summertime painting, call our team today. We have teams available for your interior painting project this summer. Schedule a free estimate appointment to discuss your options today.