Winter painting can be frustrating sometimes. The blend of fluctuating temperatures and temperamental weather conditions that are prominent in winter can create environments in which it is not recommended to paint. Simply because of the negative influence these elements can have on your paint. Fortunately, we have written this article to provide you with some DIY painting tips to make the process far smoother.
Pay Attention to the Weather
Your ability to paint in winter will be severely hindered by the weather conditions on the day you paint, as well as previous days and the days following. With such wet and cold weather all the time in winter, it can be almost impossible to find a day your paint will react positively and successfully adhere to the exterior surface you’re painting.
Paint requires ample time to cure on your surfaces, and on an ordinary day when it’s dry and sunny, it will have no problem doing so. However, once the cold and wet weather moves in, your damp or sodden surfaces will prevent your paint from applying smoothly or adhering correctly. Additionally, fluctuating temperatures may cause your paint to crack and require another few coats.
By paying attention to the weather, you can determine whether the weather conditions will be too wet and cold for your winter painting to be completed successfully, and reschedule if that is the case. You will need to examine the predicted weather conditions the day before and at least a day after. This will help to ensure your surfaces will be dry before painting, and your paint won’t be washed away before it has had a chance to cure.
Consider the Time of Day for Winter Painting
Paint best cures when the temperature rests above five degrees and remains above this until your paint has completely dried. This is where the challenges with painting in winter start to present themselves, as there is only a window of a few hours a day when winter painting is possible following this. Check the predicted temperature at various points of the day to avoid painting at the wrong time.
Use Suitable High-Quality Paints
This is one of the most vital tips to follow when painting in winter, especially if you’re painting a house in winter. High-quality paint is invaluable. Although at a higher initial cost, high-quality paints will provide durability, longevity, and higher weather resistance, unlike lower-quality paint. Here at Black Country Paints Ltd, we formulate, manufacture, and test a variety of paints in accordance with the strict industry standards here in the UK.
Whether you’re painting a house, require marine paints, agricultural, playground, or cladding, here at Black Country Paints we have everything for your winter painting.
Winter Painting With BC Paints
Choosing the paint recommended for your purpose will make it far more likely that your paint will last throughout winter. Browse our range of paints now and purchase from our online store.
