Summer House Painting Tips you Should Never Forget

“Is it a good idea to paint the house on summer?” This question comes to our minds when we want to remodel or repaint the house on the least busy season of the year, summer. It is during summer that our kids have a short vacation so we can take a leave from work to spend time with them. That’s also the time that we can implement some changes in the house.

When it comes to doing some home remodeling or repainting, we have very limited options here in Singapore. It’s either you do it on summer or during the wet season. We’ve written before about how to prepare a surface for painting on a rainy season. Today, we’ll give you painting tips to keep in mind during summer so you won’t have to face troubles should you decide to repaint your house at this time of the year.

Do a rain check for exterior painting

Before you do anything else, check the weather forecast first and see if there’s a chance of raining on  this day. If weather goes against your plans, don’t risk it. There’s more for you to lose when it rains while you paint the exterior of your home.

Buy a humidifier for interior painting

With heat comes humidity. When temperature reaches its peak, it is usually followed by a humid atmosphere indoors. Humidity is not good for painting as it produces moisture and slows down the drying process. So we advise that you buy a humidifier and that you turn it on when you do interior painting on summer. Whatever living room or kitchen painting ideas you have, it will be better to execute if you have a dehumidifier.

Hire experienced painters for exterior home painting

Although a hotter temperature allows for faster drying, it may cause the paint to dry before it adheres to the wall. If you’re not an experienced painter, then painting during summer may result to blistering and brush marks on your wall.

Remember that exterior walls are cooler than interior walls so it takes a longer time for them to dry. What you can do is to hire a reliable company offering painting services Singapore homeowners need. They know the right techniques to apply in this respect.

Don’t paint on the hottest part of the day

Observe which part of the day it is hottest and avoid painting on those hours. Wait for the temperature to go a little bit lower. It’s usually very early in the morning or just before sunset that temperature drops. Choose this time of the day to start painting. You wouldn’t want to do it at dawn though because of the moisture that interfere during the painting process.

Don’t rush

When you do interior or exterior painting on summer, weather may be unpredictable. The forecast may be sunny but when it gets too hot and humid, there’s a chance for a short heavy rain. So the slightest hint of rain is enough warning to postpone the painting process. Don’t rush this or you might face a problem of blistering or non-adherence of paint to the surface.