Is it okay to Do Exterior Painting in Summer?

Posted by Mas Construction on July 12th, 2021

Painting exterior walls can be a difficult task because many factors affectExterior Painting.

Here today we going to discuss is it good to do Exterior Painting in summer. Get to know these essential tips before starting painting the exterior wall.

Yes, Exterior Painting is good in summer

As mentioned earlier, you can paint the exterior walls even in the hot summer (June-September). And there is nothing wrong with painting the exterior walls in the summer.

Specifically, if the following weather conditions are met, the exterior wall painting without any problems.

Weather conditions for painting the outer wall

■ Temperature is higher than five ℃

■ Humidity less than 85%

If it is sunny, the humidity will rarely exceed 85% even in the summer, but the moisture will exceed 85% if it is raining, and painting work will not be possible.

■ Not under strong winds, rainfall, snowfall, etc.

■ No condensation

Advantages & Disadvantages of Exterior Painting Walls in Summer

I know that I can paint the exterior wall in summer, but is it better to paint the outer wall in the summer?

Please consider whether to paint the exterior wall in the summer by referring to the following benefits and disadvantages.

Benefits

Exterior Painting can be complete within the desired time

Generally, the most popular times for painting work are autumn and spring (see Chapter 4 for details). So summer isn't unpopular, but it's not.

In the summer, which is not a popular season, many painters have a relatively generous schedule. Therefore, Exterior Painting can be complete within the desired program compared to the popular season.

Long daylight hours

One of the merits is that you can secure enough working hours because of the long daylight hours in summer. In the summer, there is no need to interrupt work because it got dark early. 

Therefore, it is unlikely that the schedule will fall behind, such as when the work is carried over to the next day.

If you have a request for the start time and end time of the painting work, it is advisable to consult with the painter in advance and decide.

Disadvantage

There are many convectional spots of rain in summer

Sudden evening rain, often hot summer. As mentioned above, painting work is not possible when it rains, and it is interrupted on the way. 

Although it is not as much as the rainy season, it can be said that summer is a season when schedule deviations due to the rainy season are likely to occur.

Latex or alkyd?

• Latex paint is softer than alkyd paint, but alkyd, commonly known as oil paint, penetrates bare wood better.
• For this reason, according to experts, the paint will last longer if you prepare the bare wood with an alkyd primer and then use latex topcoats.
• Alkyd finishes that are used outdoors tend to become brittle and decompose like chalk (turn to powder). In addition, they do not keep their color as well as latex finishes.
• In addition, latex paints can be washed off with water, not complicated mineral spirits.
• Latex paints are also environmentally friendly. Never use an alkyd primer or paint to coat the latex. The flexible latex layer will crack the fragile alkyd topcoat.

Keep water away from fresh latex paint

• Latex paint is water based - which means that until it dries, it is water soluble.
• So, to ensure that the color stays in place for many years to come, make sure that the surface you are painting is completely dry the moment you apply the paint and keep that way until the paint is dry.
• It involves not starting painting in the morning before the dew has evaporated and not painting at all if rain is forecast.

Read to know more: How to Paint a Wall and Which Paint to Choose

Paint when the temperature is right

• Hot, dry weather is perfect for painting - the paint will be sucked directly into the dry wood, creating a solid and lasting bond.
• However, if your climate has cool nights and hot days, be careful.
• If you paint a cold surface that will get hot after a few hours, the paint may blister after a few days.

The little things add up to make the painting last

Just as important as using the right paint is the right tools and the proper techniques.

Here are three simple pointers for a paint that lasts a long time:

1. Buy the best paintbrush possible Use natural bristle brushes for alkyd paint and synthetic bristle brushes for latex. A good brush picks up a lot of paint and deposits it thick and smooth.

2. Mix the paint well before using, lifting the solids from the bottom until a smooth consistency is achieved.

3. To minimize unsightly overlap marks, always maintain a wet edge - which means always start from the wet edge of a newly painted area.

Summary

I've explained about summer exterior wall painting, but how was it?

Painting work can be done without problems, even in the hot summer. 

Still, if you are wondering whether to paint the outer wall in the summer, it is recommended to consider referring to the advantages and disadvantages. 

In addition, if you have decided to "paint the exterior wall in summer," please proceed wisely in choosing a supplier based on the contents of Chapter 3 so that you can spend comfortably during the summer and painting of the exterior wall.