I am having a shed built this week with T1-11 siding. The company that is
building it told me today that I have to paint it with in 30 days or the
warranty (5 years against materials and workmanship) will be voided. I live
in Indiana and the temps are getting cold around here. High today was around
55 degrees fairenheit. The paint can says I should wait until the temp stays
above that to ensure proper drying. Does anyone know of a paint that will
work in the 30-50 degree range? ANy other suggestions for getting this done?
I don't have any way to heat and keep a 12 X 20 shed warm until the paint
dries.

Gordon Parks wrote:
I am having a shed built this week with T1-11 siding. The company that is
building it told me today that I have to paint it with in 30 days or the
warranty (5 years against materials and workmanship) will be voided. I live
in Indiana and the temps are getting cold around here. High today was around
55 degrees fairenheit. The paint can says I should wait until the temp stays
above that to ensure proper drying. Does anyone know of a paint that will
work in the 30-50 degree range? ANy other suggestions for getting this done?
I don't have any way to heat and keep a 12 X 20 shed warm until the paint
dries.



Not many options this time of year. A paint store will have special
cold-weather paints (apply down to 36F), but they aren't cheap.

there site doesn't give the temp on this but it sure dries fast!

KILZ® Exterior

KILZ Exterior is a fast drying sealer-primer-stainblocker that was
developed to block stains on exterior surfaces including brick, painted
metal, wood, aged masonry and stucco. Its effective oil-base
stainblocking formula also makes it an excellent choice for tough
restoration work.

KILZ Exterior primer/sealer will dry to the touch in 30 minutes and can
be recoated or topcoated in one hour with oil or latex paint. Allow
two hours drying time if sanding is required.

KILZ Exterior Features:

Blocks tannin stains on redwood and cedar
Provides a mildew-resistant coating
Great for cooler temperature applications
Resists cracking and peeling
Available In:

1 gallon
5 gallon
http://www.kilz.com/pages/default.aspx?NavID=26

"Gordon Parks" wrote in message
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I am having a shed built this week with T1-11 siding. The company that is
building it told me today that I have to paint it with in 30 days or the
warranty (5 years against materials and workmanship) will be voided. I
live
in Indiana and the temps are getting cold around here. High today was
around
55 degrees fairenheit. The paint can says I should wait until the temp
stays
above that to ensure proper drying. Does anyone know of a paint that will
work in the 30-50 degree range? ANy other suggestions for getting this
done?
I don't have any way to heat and keep a 12 X 20 shed warm until the paint
dries.

I've heard the paint may freeze and if it dose it won't dry until Spring,
a painter from Alaska told me that

buy a giant tarp to keep it dry until a primer temperature day arrives.
once the kilz primer is on it will help to keep the wood dry while you
plan for a low humidity day, a dozen helpers with a dozen rollers and
brushes and quick drying paint to roll while the sun shines.
see also accuweather for your hourly forcasts

Gordon Parks wrote:
I am having a shed built this week with T1-11 siding. The company
that is building it told me today that I have to paint it with in 30
days or the warranty (5 years against materials and workmanship) will
be voided. I live in Indiana and the temps are getting cold around
here. High today was around 55 degrees fairenheit. The paint can says
I should wait until the temp stays above that to ensure proper
drying. Does anyone know of a paint that will work in the 30-50
degree range? ANy other suggestions for getting this done? I don't
have any way to heat and keep a 12 X 20 shed warm until the paint
dries.

You could get some bisqueen and a cheapie ceramic heater to get
the temperature up. Prime with Kilz and finish coat in the Spring.

I would be OK using most oil based paints in temperatures below 50
degrees. Not sure if I would even use that if it's going to get below
30. I would not use any latex paint outside in these temperatures.
This is based upon personal experiences.

"Gordon Parks" wrote in message
news:lTrjf.6729$AB2.1820@trnddc08...
I am having a shed built this week with T1-11 siding. The company that is
building it told me today that I have to paint it with in 30 days or the
warranty (5 years against materials and workmanship) will be voided. I
live
in Indiana and the temps are getting cold around here. High today was
around
55 degrees fairenheit. The paint can says I should wait until the temp
stays
above that to ensure proper drying. Does anyone know of a paint that will
work in the 30-50 degree range? ANy other suggestions for getting this
done?
I don't have any way to heat and keep a 12 X 20 shed warm until the paint
dries.

Borrow a garage, and pre-paint the panels before they go up. Stand there
with a warm can of paint and a sponge to smear the fresh-cut edges before
they go up. Only exposed bottom edges are critical- all the other edges
should be under trim or Z-flashing anyway.

aem sends...

Gordon Parks wrote:
I am having a shed built this week with T1-11 siding. The company that is
building it told me today that I have to paint it with in 30 days or the
warranty (5 years against materials and workmanship) will be voided. I live
in Indiana and the temps are getting cold around here. High today was around
55 degrees fairenheit. The paint can says I should wait until the temp stays
above that to ensure proper drying. Does anyone know of a paint that will
work in the 30-50 degree range? ANy other suggestions for getting this done?
I don't have any way to heat and keep a 12 X 20 shed warm until the paint
dries.

http://www.ppg.com/ppgaf/tips12.htm or equal

R

Where in Ind , now its 20f up in N ind and all week, all year, till next
spring its to cold, too late. Sherwin williams Latex goes on at 35 but
near term freezeing hard is pushing it to ruin it, I mean Geeze its DEC
man, the seasons finished. What co is building it, Get a different
shed, who will know if its 30 days or 6 months, No "shed inspector"
comes around.

I really do think most oil based paints should be OK in 30-50 degrees,
espically on a sunny day.