On Apr 4, 5:40 pm, "JoeSpareBedroom" wrote:
"Rich" wrote in message

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Hi,

I just finished painting my porch yesterday (Benjamin Moore Porch
Latex). It was cool out (50s) and shady. My worry is that today it
has done nothing but rain. Steady and heavy. Should I worry? My
last coat was on ~12 hours before the deluge came, but being that it
is fresh paint, etc. I touched the paint and it seems dry (wet from
rain) but a bit "oily" and didn't know if that was the paint or just
my imagination...

Any ideas?

Thanks,
Rich

Here's an idea: Check the weather before you paint exterior surfaces. If a
paint can says it's OK to paint when it's 50 degrees, add 10 degrees. If it
says it takes 24 hours to dry completely, it means 72 hours. These are the
rules. Any evidence to the contrary is a fairy tale.

Thanks for the info...
Well, as much as I understand your point, this is my first house. And
while that is not an excuse, you'd think the manufacturer's
recommendations of time and temp. would be right. I will remember
that for next time. But, unfortunately, with 60 degree temps and 3
days to paint a coat or two, one would think that would be enough
time!? I guess not. But thanks for the input anyway.