If that’s the case, make sure to finish all exterior painting before the bitter cold sets in and it’s too late.

The summer months are truly ideal when considering home renovations, but often procrastination can set in and the summer will be over before renovators have even stepped a foot inside of a Hirshfield’s store. This is an added bonus because it also keeps painters out of the blazing heat!

In the hot and humid summer months, it is suggested that painters begin painting on the shady side of a house and working around the home to avoid the glare of the sun.

Latex paint can also be difficult to apply at high temperatures because sometimes the heat will cause it to dry out too soon.

If the temperatures are too high or too low, your paint may not bind together correctly which can lead to unwelcome cracking and peeling.

40% to 70% humidity is the perfect range to ensure that the paint dries properly.

Too much wind can cause the paint to dry too quickly.

Ideally, choose a day to paint your exterior with temperatures ranging from 60° to around 85☏ with little to no wind.

However, latex paints are best for most exteriors (we recommend 100% acrylic).

An overall general rule of thumb is that oil-based paint can be applied when the temperatures are between 40°- 90° F and latex paint is best applied between 50°- 85° F.Here is what our experts at Hirshfield’s suggest for the best time to take on an exterior paint job. Can it also get too hot for exterior painting? In other words, what is the right temperature to paint outside? So now, as we enjoy the warm weather of summer, a question is raised.

Once the temperature gets too low, we have to put off our outdoor painting projects until the next spring or summer. As most people know, painting in the winter and cooler months is a big no-no.

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