I've been priming (Bullseye brand) and painting (Sears 15-year latex) the house, but I haven't got finished. Now it's October 8, and the unseasonably hot weather is done. For the next week or so, temperatures are predicted to be in the low 70's in the daytime and the low 40's at night. I'd like to finish, but I don't want to have to get on the ladder and do this again anytime soon! Is is getting too cold at night? The paint can says to not apply paint if the weather is going to get below 45, but does that apply to midnight chill, or what? Do you think I can still put paint on, or should I hang it up and wait until spring? Thanks for any help.
2007-10-08 13:13:20 · 3 answers · asked by Blues Player 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
You are fine! Just keep plugging away I promise you are OK. As long as you finish your last application an hour before sundown. It needs to setup before the moisture sets up. I'm a painter. Own a paint store etc. Trust me. That's not even close to being too cold. good luck
2007-10-08 13:54:17 · answer #1 · answered by Paint Expert 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call the paint store but I think as long as it has time to fully dry during the day, you should be allright. Just paint only as much as you can so it has enough curing time during the day. Maybe try a section and check it the next day. No more 80 or 90 degree days for us anymore. Technically, I shouldn't be advising you since Da Bears beat my Packers...at Lambeau no less.
2007-10-08 13:43:06 · answer #2 · answered by paul h 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Keep right on truckin - as long as you aren't applying it in 45 degree weather you will be OK. Just hurry up!!
2007-10-08 13:41:28 · answer #3 · answered by Steve in NC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋