The weather is warming up here in NSW now that we\u2019re well into Spring and looking forward to Summer.\u00a0 Like many people, you may be considering painting the exterior of your home. There are quite a few details to address, but if you\u2019ve weighed all of your options and decided to do it yourself, you will have to work carefully.<\/p>\n
One of the biggest concerns in summertime painting is early paint failure.\u00a0 Most lay people don\u2019t realize that paint cures in addition to drying.\u00a0 Curing is the process in which paint achieves its maximum hardness, which can take some time.\u00a0 In high heat, the dry time accelerates, which minimizes the cure time.\u00a0 This means that the paint is not allowed to harden to its best durability, and the result is a paint job that will need to be redone sooner than you\u2019d like because of flaking or peeling.<\/p>\n
When the weather is nice and temperate, with temperatures below 33 degrees, you should be able to complete your project with no problem.\u00a0 When the heat rises above that temp, however, you will want to take some special precautions. If you cannot wait until a cooler time of year to complete your project, here are few tips for making sure your paint job cures appropriately and looks great:<\/p>\n
First, make sure you\u2019ve selected an appropriate paint for your project. The label should show the guidelines for temperature established by the manufacturer.\u00a0 As long as you are reasonably close to these guidelines, there are ways to accomplish your task and end up with a beautiful and long-lasting paint finish.<\/p>\n
The best strategy is to work in the cooler hours of the day, such as in the early morning. \u00a0\u00a0Have your preparation completed ahead of times you can begin right away.\u00a0 You may also be able to paint in the evening, or late in the day, but in this case, it\u2019s important to test your surfaces, as they may be quite hot, which will have the same poor result as painting in the heat.<\/p>\n
Work in the shade as much as possible, which will help keep the freshly applied paint from drying too quickly. \u00a0\u00a0As the day moves on, the shaded areas will change.\u00a0 Move with it, even if your previous area was unfinished.\u00a0 You can come back to it at a cooler time.\u00a0 Consider completing the job in parts, so you can avoid painting in the excessively high afternoon temperatures.<\/p>\n
Another idea is to remove any items like doors and shutters for painting in a garage or other shaded space.\u00a0 Allowing them to cure properly will save you the hassle of scraping and sanding and repainting on another day.<\/p>\n
Lastly, if you have no choice but to paint in excessive heat, the best option is to apply fewer coats.\u00a0 Switching to a higher quality paint product or a \u201cself-priming\u201d paint, or even priming the day before will allow you to use fewer coats without sacrificing a smooth and durable finish.<\/p>\n
Following these few guidelines, you\u2019ll be able to work safely and properly within the limitations of your products, and your exterior paint job will be one you can enjoy for a nice long time.<\/p>\n
\u00a9 Copyright 2017 King Painting Specialists Pty Ltd.<\/p>\n
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The weather is warming up here in NSW now that we\u2019re well into Spring and looking forward to Summer.\u00a0 Like many people, you may be considering painting the exterior of your home. There are quite a few details to address, but if you\u2019ve weighed all of your options and decided to do it yourself, you will have to work carefully. One of the biggest concerns in summertime painting is early paint failure.\u00a0 Most lay people don\u2019t realize that paint cures in addition to drying.\u00a0 Curing is the process in which paint achieves its maximum hardness, which can take some time.\u00a0 In high heat, the dry time accelerates, which minimizes the cure time.\u00a0 This means that the paint is not allowed to harden to its best durability, and the result is a paint job that will need to be redone sooner..<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":195,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[23],"tags":[11,12,21,22],"class_list":["post-191","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-house-painters-sydney","tag-exterior-painting","tag-house-painting-in-sydney","tag-insurance-repair-painting-sydney","tag-residential-painting"],"yoast_head":"\n