We are often asked what season is best for exterior painting. It depends on the temperature. Most manufactures like the temperature to be lower than 90 degrees and above the mid-’30s for at least 24 hours. If paint freezes before it fully dries, then it can lose its ability to cure fully.
Also, if it rains shortly after the surface is painted, the rain can seep through the paint, causing bubbles.
Therefore it is best not to paint when the chance of rain is above 30-40% for the next 24 hours.
Unfortunately, many painting contractors don’t adhere to this principle. Instead, they try to complete the job as quickly as possible and move on to the next.
Because we offer warranties for our exterior painting projects, we follow certain best practices, and one is paying attention to weather conditions.