James Nathan Schroder
Color choiceis important, but timing is actually everything when it comes topainting your homes exterior.
If youre tackling this project as a DIYer, now’s the time to get to work.
How’s the weather in your neck of the woods?
James Nathan Schroder
Here are some tips to help you prepare for success inpainting your homes exterior.
Meet the Expert
Anthony Kulikowskiis a franchise owner ofFive Star Paintinglocated in South Bend, Indiana.
Thats good news if the temperature tends to swing like a pendulum where you live.
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But even more important than the thermometer reading is thehumidity levelit must be low for the paint to cure.
With exterior painting, this meanspressure washing your homefirst to remove dirt, debris, and mildew.
As with pressure washing, the right answer depends on your level of skill and comfort.
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The right jot down of paint will be much more forgiving with inclement weather, Kulikowski says.
Aside from this being better for your house, its also naturally cooler for you.
As such, Kulikowski suggests doing any of the work that requires a ladder earlier in the day.
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No matter how proficient you are with other painting projects, you should always put your safety first.
Optimal Temperature to Paint Inside and Outside, Benjamin Moore.
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