House Painting in the Summer

​As we all know the summer season is the hottest among the rest of all four seasons, and also the rainy season as well. Heat and rainfall have great effects on paint, how it dries, how it's absorbed into wood or walls. In most cases, there is always the potential delay in house painting during the summer.
 
However, irrespective that house painting in the summer is challenging, it is still achievable. On a positive note, there are ways to go about house painting this season and before you get started, consult a professional painter to get the job done for you.
 
House painting in hot seasons can be uncomfortable. There are tricks needed to be done to get the best finish for your house for an attractive and long-lasting paint job. Continue reading this article and get useful tips concerning house painting in the summer.

 ​The weather in the summer seasons is most likely to fluctuate. The best temperature to paint is between 70 degrees with 50% humidity. Since you cannot control the temperature in the summer season, you can try out some ideas as you plan your summer painting.
 
For your interior house painting during the hot weather, the warm weather will help dry the interior quickly and consistently.

​In some areas where the weather is completely humid, you can paint your house early in the morning or late in the evenings. Otherwise get a fan to reduce the humidity to a low level or go for dehumidifier if it is taking a long time to dry up.
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​In addition, the exterior walls might take a longer time to dry because more often than not, the exterior of a house is cooler than the interior walls. Consequently, it takes more time for the walls paint to cure.
 
The summer season isn't the best time to paint exterior walls unless you're a trained and experienced painter. Notably, increasing the ideal temperature higher than normal will dry the paint quickly, and not allow for proper cure. This could result in the paint coming off quickly as a result of blistering and peeling.

​It is not advisable to paint the exterior of your house shortly after it rained. It will take the exterior wall of any house at least one to two days to completely dry depending on the make of the wall.
 
Overall, to get the best painting in the summer, it is advisable you hire a painting service of professional painters. You wouldn’t want all your effort put in painting your house go down the drain. Make the best decision by consulting the Jacksonville Painting Company – Licensed and insured painting professionals who understand and apply knowledge in the different type of paintings in all seasons.

​The Jacksonville painters are professionals in painting commercial buildings, homes, and multi-family painting project. Their skills in painting will leave your house looking sharp, impressive, and with a long-lasting finish. Be sure to contact us ​FREE Quotes~