What is the best season for exterior painting? We get this question a lot.
It is determined by the temperature.
Before painting, it is recommended by manufacturers to allow the temperature to drop below 90 degrees Fahrenheit and rise above the mid-’30s for at least 24 hours. Paint can lose its ability to cure completely if it freezes before it has had a chance to dry fully.
It’s also possible that if it rains soon after the surface has been painted, the moisture will soak through the paint, causing bubbles to form.
Because of this, it’s best to wait a few more days until the chance of rain is less than 30-40 percent for the next 24 hours.
Unfortunately, many painting contractors do not follow this professional standard. Instead , they try to finish it as fast as possible and then go on to the next job.
Given that we offer warranties on our outside painting services, we follow a number of best practices, one of which is paying close attention to the weather.