With temperatures under 50 degrees, does it matter what temperature it is in order to paint? Cause here is the deal, my boss wants me to paint his house just so it will look good for reapprasial and then he is residing his house afterwards... so it doesnt have to be a good job, but at the same time, will it still be able to dry? Thanks!
2007-02-02 08:54:18 · 10 answers · asked by radiohead5953 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
yeah he is paying me ;) but i thought it would be fine... wasnt sure... what kind of paint, idk... and they are buying the paint for me, sooo just wanting some background on it all...
2007-02-02 09:08:12 · update #1
They have acrylic paints now for low temps as low as 35 degrees and that's in a 24 hr period meaning if it's 35 during the day if it drops to 30 at night that's not good. I don't paint any less than 40 degrees and that would be in your situation with your boss, I'm from old school, NOTHING LESS THAN 50 DEGREES ! Oil base is still 50 degrees. I'm glad your taking pride in your work as far as doing the job correctly and not just grab the cash and run. Start your own business, you'll go places. good luck
2007-02-02 09:06:38 · answer #1 · answered by Les the painter 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It depends on the paint, if it is emulsions then you should be OK but if it is paint then it may take a bit longer to dry. Although if the house is warm but also well ventilated to let the fumes out, you should be OK.
2007-02-02 08:57:51 · answer #2 · answered by theresa b 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as its not freezing, my family are house painters and they work in 50 degree weather just not 32 or below
2007-02-02 08:57:03 · answer #3 · answered by Sherri ptown 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, but u will b very cold and the paint might freeze.
2007-02-02 08:56:55 · answer #4 · answered by Nini 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cold weather is not the best for painting, I think it even says it on the can. Go to your local paint store and talk to them.
2007-02-02 08:58:10 · answer #5 · answered by crct2004 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I hope you boss is paying you, or else you can report him ;). You can paint at any temperature as long as it's not sub-zero outside.
2007-02-02 08:58:09 · answer #6 · answered by Jenny S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you find it cold get a small space heater.if outside then it will be ok check with locl paint dealer when you get paint outdoor laytex ok.
2007-02-02 09:22:09 · answer #7 · answered by lcayote 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if it's not freezing temperatures, yeah.
2007-02-02 08:57:20 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
as long as it is above freezing it is ok
2007-02-02 08:56:34 · answer #9 · answered by whateverbabe 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sure can. it will dry
2007-02-02 08:56:16 · answer #10 · answered by Ultimate Guitar Hero! 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋