The Effects of Weather and Temperature on Exterior House Painting

When painting the exterior of your house, the outside temperature and other weather-related factors can also affect the quality of the job. Our team of professional exterior house painters has compiled a list of the common factors that can affect house painting — plus the ideal weather during which to paint! Temperature High Temperatures: If it’s too hot outside, there is an increased risk of the paint drying too quickly. Rapid drying can result in lap marks, which are essentially stripes on the surface caused by fast-drying paint edges. Professional exterior house painters apply paint strategically to avoid this, typically in small sections to limit drying time. Low Temperatures: On the other hand, in frigid temperatures, the paint may dry too slowly. It takes significantly longer for the paint to dry between coats. Paint can also freeze if the temperature is low enough, which can disrupt its ability to adhere an...