Painting Your Home During Winter

Do you have a painting project that you’re waiting for warmer weather to complete? You don’t have to! Typically, homeowners wait until spring rolls around to start their painting projects. But CertaPro Painters® of Winnipeg West, MB, is here to tell you that you can paint your interior, and even your exterior, during the winter season.

Before you call for your free estimate, here are some things you should know about Winnipeg house painting in the winter.

Use the right paint

Each type of paint has its own requirements for use, so you’ll want to pay extra attention to the manufacturer’s recommendations. While most paints have a recommended application temperature between 40ºF and 50ºF, some can go lower.

When you’re working on a winter painting project in Winnipeg, look for colder weather paints with application temperatures as low as 35ºF or high-performance epoxy coatings that can be used in conditions as low as 20ºF. You’ll most likely be able to get away with standard paint inside your home, but if your exterior needs the refresh, you’ll have to choose the appropriate colder weather paint for the job.

Look for paints with zero or low VOCs

Painting your interior during a Winnipeg winter is much less complicated than painting your exterior. You’re typically in control of the temperature inside your home, so you should be able to complete the project with ease. One thing you can do to make the process even smoother is to use paints with zero or low VOCs. These types of paints are eco-friendly, have low odors, and emit fewer harmful VOCs, which is better for your health if you remain in the home for the project’s duration.

Keep track of the weather and sunlight

These days, temperatures in the Winnipeg area can fluctuate weekly. If you’re thinking about completing a winter painting project, you’ll want to look for those periods when temperatures are above freezing. Also, direct sunlight helps raise the surface temperature of whatever you’re painting, so you’ll want to base your painting schedule on the times when the sun is directly hitting those areas.

Know the temperature of the surface you’re painting

Aside from keeping track of the weather and temperature in the Winnipeg area, you’ll want to know the temperature of the surface you’re painting, especially outdoors. That’s because if the area you’re painting is cooler than the air outside, the paint may not dry and cure properly, thus leading to poor results. You should also ensure the air and surface temperature is above the manufacturer’s recommendations for at least 48 hours to give it enough time to dry.

Take advantage of off-season scheduling opportunities

Come wintertime, cold temperatures and winter storms can deter Winnipeg residents from starting any painting project. While others may use the season as an excuse not to complete an interior or exterior painting project, you can jump at the opportunity and take advantage of the off-season schedule. With fewer people scheduling projects, you can get your house painted before the spring when bookings begin to fill up.

Schedule Your Winter Painting Project in Winnipeg

Though a winter house painting project in Winnipeg comes with more planning and challenges, it’s not impossible when you hire CertaPro Painters® of Winnipeg West, MB. Our team of professional residential painters has the skill, knowledge, and equipment necessary to ensure your interior or exterior winter painting project goes smoothly from start to finish.

Still have questions? Our team is ready to discuss your project in detail. Contact us to schedule a free estimate today!