6 Tips for Painting in Brampton During Winter - Mas Construction
                     
1. HOUSE PAINTING DURING WINTER CAN 
BE MORE ECONOMICAL
If you are hiring a professional painter in Brampton to paint the 
exterior of your home and budget is an issue, scheduling work for 
the winter maybe your best option.
Exterior paint requires temperatures of over 35 degrees at night, for 
two days after paint application. In high temperatures, there are 
fewer jobs for painters and consequently less demand in the winter.
Since prices are based in part on-demand, you will likely get a lower 
estimate for your paint job during this time.
That said, you will have to keep an eye on the weather forecast as 
the appointment approaches.
2. PAINT DRIES FASTER IN 
WINTER
It's a common misconception that interior paint 
dries faster in the summer heat.
The colder it gets the less humidity there is, which 
means faster drying times are obtained in winter, 
due to lower humidity levels in the environment. 
House Painting in Brampton when its cold means 
you can finish your paint job sooner.
Humid air can also cause paint blisters, chips, and 
flakes, like paint in a humid environment stays 
humid longer and can easily collect dust and be 
damaged.
3. WINTER STORMS CAN CAUSE 
PROBLEMS
While cold temperatures can mean drier weather, 
winter storms can wet paint fairly quickly. That's 
why painting the exterior of your home in the 
winter must be carefully scheduled.
If the weather permits, you can paint the house 
during colder times, as long as it doesn't rain.
Freezing temperatures and persistent dew on 
surfaces prevent paint from drying properly and can 
end up with a sticky or uneven finish.
4. EXTERIOR PAINTING MAY HAVE 
TO WAIT
Where you live will most likely determine whether 
or not you can paint the exterior of your home 
during the winter. If you live in an area where 
winter temperatures stay above 2 degrees Celsius, 
you may be able to schedule it.
But in colder areas, where freezing or freezing 
weather is the norm, you'll probably have to wait 
until spring. Unless you have a specific reason, such 
as selling the house in the spring, it's best to avoid 
Painting the exterior of your house in the winter.
5. YOU MUST CHECK THE THERMOSTAT
When doing house interior painting, the ideal temperature should 
be above 15 degrees Celsius. This is generally not a problem for 
most homes, even in winter, thanks to indoor heating.
However, during winter, the cold outside can mean that your walls 
are much colder than the room temperature displayed on the 
thermostat.
So you should be more concerned with the temperature of the 
surface you are painting, rather than the ambient temperature.
It is recommended to increase the thermostat temperature well 
above 15 degrees Celsius or the minimum temperature 
recommended by the manufacturer. If the walls are too cold, the 
paint may not adhere properly.
6. SPECIAL PAINTING IS YOUR 
WINTER FRIEND
If you're concerned that exterior paint won't dry fast 
enough in unreliable weather conditions, you should 
look for paints that have been specially formulated 
for cold temperatures.
Certain paint additives contain chemicals that help 
increase resistance to freeze, helping them dry in 
colder climates.
Since cold temperatures can make the paint more 
viscous, you can also use additives to achieve a 
professional-looking texture. This helps prevents the 
paint from thickening and allows you to get a nice, 
smooth finish.
House Painter for House
Mas Construction
Painting Contractor
Amos Crescent, Toronto, ON
City - NORTH YORK
Zip - M3H 3X8
+1 647-835-0590
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www.mascons.ca