Hello:

Based on your practical experiences, and irrespective of what's on the cans,
what would be a prudent time of year to Not do any more outside painting on
a house ?

I guess the answers should really be given in terms of daytime and nighttime
temp's.
(live in the Boston, Mass. area)

Paint would be Latex.

Thanks,
B.

In article , "Robert11" wrote:

Based on your practical experiences, and irrespective of what's on the cans,
what would be a prudent time of year to Not do any more outside painting on
a house ?

My practical experience is that what's on the cans is a pretty good guideline.

I guess the answers should really be given in terms of daytime and nighttime
temp's.
(live in the Boston, Mass. area)

Paint would be Latex.

From the Sherwin-Williams FAQ page:
http://www.sherwin-williams.com/FAQ/...p_faq.jsp#8160

Q. How late into fall should I paint outside?
A. Although many painters have told me they stop painting outside when they
can’t feel their fingers holding the brush, that’s not the best way to decide
when to move inside. If you’re using low temperature paint (35°F), the air
temperature should remain there or above for 48 hours after painting. Most
latex paints needs to be above 50° F at the time of application and should
remain there for three to four hours so the latex film will form properly.
Oil-based products can be used at temperatures as low as 50° F, as long as
there is sufficient time for it to dry before dew begins to form on the
surface. Always check the application temperature recommendations listed on
the product; and remember that they refer to surface, material and air
temperature.

--
Regards,
Doug Miller (alphageek at milmac dot com)

It's time to throw all their damned tea in the harbor again.

What does your latex paint can say as to temps for painting?

That is what we use.

shirleyann

Robert11 wrote:
Hello:

Based on your practical experiences, and irrespective of what's on the cans,
what would be a prudent time of year to Not do any more outside painting on
a house ?

I guess the answers should really be given in terms of daytime and nighttime
temp's.
(live in the Boston, Mass. area)

Paint would be Latex.

Thanks,
B.



Early fall is a great time to paint - little rain, moderate temps. It
is too late, IMO, when weather might freeze before the paint cures (not
just dry). It should be at least three days since most recent rain,
just so if there is bare wood it has time to dry. Always scrape, prep,
have clean and well primed base.

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Hello:

Based on your practical experiences, and irrespective of what's on the
cans, what would be a prudent time of year to Not do any more outside
painting on a house ?

I guess the answers should really be given in terms of daytime and
nighttime temp's.
(live in the Boston, Mass. area)

Paint would be Latex.

I'm about 60 miles from you. I'd paint well into November, but do keep an
eye on the forecasts. Paint dries slower in the cold and you want it to be
dry before freezing temperatures. Personally, I like to be done with
outside work by the time the temperature is getting down to 50 or so. As I
get older, I try to keep outside projects to two weeks in May and two in
September.