I really want to paint my garage workshop BUT the temp is only 5
Celcius. The paint requires a minimum of 10 Celcius. I have tried
heating the garage up to temp BUT there is just no insualtion in the
roof and you know about those garage doors. SO, my question:

Do I risk some pricey paint by applying it at 5 Celcius? What is
going to happen to it if I do? If the cure times are altered, I am OK
with that. I have nothing but time because my wood glue does not work
so well at 5 Celcius.

Thanks for the help.

Brandt

Brant -- were are you located ? In the States, Sherwin Williams sells a
paint called "Duration" that will go on down to 35F
might be you want to look at different paint. I've had the paint on my
house for about year and it looks great

Cheers

"brandt" wrote in message
om...
I really want to paint my garage workshop BUT the temp is only 5
Celcius. The paint requires a minimum of 10 Celcius. I have tried
heating the garage up to temp BUT there is just no insualtion in the
roof and you know about those garage doors. SO, my question:

Do I risk some pricey paint by applying it at 5 Celcius? What is
going to happen to it if I do? If the cure times are altered, I am OK
with that. I have nothing but time because my wood glue does not work
so well at 5 Celcius.

Thanks for the help.

Brandt

"brandt" wrote in message
om...
I really want to paint my garage workshop BUT the temp is only 5
Celcius. The paint requires a minimum of 10 Celcius. I have tried
heating the garage up to temp BUT there is just no insualtion in the
roof and you know about those garage doors. SO, my question:

Do I risk some pricey paint by applying it at 5 Celcius? What is
going to happen to it if I do? If the cure times are altered, I am OK
with that. I have nothing but time because my wood glue does not work
so well at 5 Celcius.

Easy answer. Wait until spring

At the minimum the cure time will be extended. It may not flow as well when
you apply it at lower temperatures giving a poor finish. I surely would try
it in a small area to see what happens. .

On 9 Dec 2004 17:11:04 -0800, (brandt) wrote:

I really want to paint my garage workshop BUT the temp is only 5
Celcius. The paint requires a minimum of 10 Celcius. I have tried
heating the garage up to temp BUT there is just no insualtion in the
roof and you know about those garage doors. SO, my question:

Do I risk some pricey paint by applying it at 5 Celcius? What is
going to happen to it if I do? If the cure times are altered, I am OK
with that. I have nothing but time because my wood glue does not work
so well at 5 Celcius.

It seems that nothing works for you at 5 Celcius. So ....wait.

brandt wrote:
Do I risk some pricey paint by applying it at 5 Celcius? What is
going to happen to it if I do? If the cure times are altered, I am OK
with that. I have nothing but time because my wood glue does not work
so well at 5 Celcius.

I painted my garage door last month and here it was right on the line;
10 degress max during the day, low lower at night. I probably applied
one coat below the line. Observations:
- On the coldest day, the paint flowed very poorly and was quite hard to
apply even remotely evenly.
- Cure times were *much* longer them I am used to with Latex.
- Overall, it was a pretty big hassle and not the smoothest of results

For me, sealing the door and stabilizing were the primary concern with
appearance being secondary, although the door looks just fine at casual
glance or more then 3m away. So, for me, I consider it a success. I
would say if you are just doing it for looks, wait. If it has a
function, do it; it is only paint and can always be redone.

PK