Painting in Humidity, Exterior Notes

We try to counsel other painters

that exterior painting and refinishing

Can be a little tricky in our current

summer heatwave conditions.

It would be ideal if conditions were

always 72F with humidity below 35%,

and not 88-92F with 60% humidity.

As a general rule, follow the sun so that freshly

applied coatings do not get exposed to the blistering sun and try to make sure all surfaces

are thoroughly sanded and filled.

Also keep in mind that most exterior coatings

are sacrificial in nature and act to protect the

substrate. If left uncoated they will age

prematurely and decay.