Spray Painting in Cold Weather

We know many people spray painting in cold weather. When it comes to painting a home, there are many myths. We have heard many times that it is better to paint in spring or summer, when there is not as much humidity in the environment, as it dries better.

But is it true that painting in cold weather is a bad idea? Or is it another one of those things that are said and repeated, but in reality, it is not? In this article, we tell you.

You can use spray paint in cold weather, but be careful about weather temperature. If the weather temperature is low then it takes time to dry the paint. You can also use hot airless paint spraying.

The peculiarity of this system is the continuous circulation of the heated product in the high–pressure hoses, which bring the product to the gun, to avoid cooling of the product during painting pauses.

In airless painting, pressures that in some cases reach up to 500bar can be used; using heated products, this pressure can be reduced by up to 50%. In practice, pressures of 100 – 120bar can be used, with which good atomization of the product is already obtained.

Can you use spray paint in cold weather?

Yes, you can use spray paint in cold weather. The minimum temperatures need for painting. The weather temperature should be at least 15 degrees centigrade to use paint spray.

Hot airless spraying

Hot–spray painting, with both the air spray and airless systems, offers the following advantages:

viscosity reduction by heating the paint
drastic reduction of the airflow rate and its pressure
saving paint and solvent
reduction of painting time
reduction of overspray
less environmental pollution

Is it a good idea to paint it in winter?

As we have already indicated, what popular belief dictates is that the best times to paint property are spring or summer. However, more and more people are choosing to paint in the winter.

From Cronoshare we tell you the pros and cons of making this decision taking into account the part of the property that you need to paint.

Outside paint

In the case of outside painting, it is evident that in winter we are faced with the problem of rain and other meteorological phenomena.

If it rains you can’t paint a facade. And if we are unlucky to paint and it rains before it dries, the paint can be affected.

When it comes to the exterior façade of a home and/or its uncovered patios, to obtain the best guarantees it is preferable to paint during a drier season.

However, if you do not live in an area that is too humid and if it is urgent, you can paint the facade of the house in winter. Of course: check that there is a good weather forecast for the following days.

Interior paint

If what you want is to paint the interior of a well–insulated house, that is, a normal house, then the season of the year is not so important.

There are those who say that it is better to paint in the summer because drying is much faster between coats of paint. This is true, but there are other very simple ways to advance drying, such as using a good dehumidifier.

Inside a home, the use of these devices is more than enough to get everything to dry in a very reasonable period of time, especially if it is fast drying paint.

On the other hand, it is totally false what some say that if painted in winter, moisture stains can come out. The truth is that these stains do not come out as a result of the humidity in the environment, but rather of other problems that may be on the walls that have not been previously solved.

Paint your house and renovate the walls

As you have seen, if you want to paint the interior of your house, you do not have to wait for spring. You can do it during the winter and get a result as good as during the summer.

Remember that before painting you should check the condition of your walls. It is also a good idea to take advantage, if necessary, to touch and place a new plug, change the place of the light switch, install a new antenna socket or an Internet connection.

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What is the best time to paint a property?

You have already seen that it is possible to paint at any time of the year. However, it is true that there are certain factors that must be taken into account:

Drying time: Currently, the properties of the paints that are marketed have improved, which also affects the drying process. Despite this, there are still differences between some types of paint and others. So the best thing you can do is contact a professional painter who can advise you on the matter.
Temperature: In principle, the temperature does not have to be a determining factor. Although it is true that painting is not recommended if the property is subjected to extreme temperatures (above 40ºC or below 5ºC).
Rain and wind: They are important factors if you are thinking of painting a facade. We have already mentioned how rain can affect exterior paint. It is also not advisable to paint when strong gusts of wind are expected.
Availability of professionals: If you want to achieve quality results and are thinking of hiring a painter, you will have to take into account their availability. It should be noted that many people still think that it is best to paint in the summer. The direct consequence of this is that the availability of painters is worse at this time. Hiring a painter in winter has the advantage that their workload is usually less. Therefore, it will be easier for you to match the dates with the professional you choose.

Now you know the different advantages and disadvantages of deciding to paint in winter. Whether you decide to get down to work on your own, or if you prefer to hire a professional, we hope you found this article useful and interesting.

Spray Painting in Cold Weather