Sunday, February 21, 2010

Outdoor paint min. temp?

would like to paint some outside before holidays...what is the minimum temp for painting??? i live in the northeastOutdoor paint min. temp?
all of sherwin williams exterior paints are formulated to 35'Outdoor paint min. temp?
look on the can, usually its 40 to 50 deg minimum,
You need 35 degrees and rising..no falling below for 6 hours...
both Sherwin Williams and ICI paints have products that you can use at 35 degrees you can go to their respective web sites for more information www. sherwin williams.com


www. ici paints.com the products are sold through there stores
Read the label on the product.
most say 65-72 but you can go lower if you take your time, no thick coats, etc.





I do automotive touch up paint including bumpers, trim, mirrors, etc. I live in Cincinnati and yesterday it was 41 here. I painted 1/2 of a Hyundai Santa Fe bumper outside. No heat source extra. Took a bit longer but worked fine.





If you are doing more than 1 coat, put them on thin so they can dry easier. If you are going thick, 1 coat, do it monday or so when its suppose to be back up to 60's for a few days. Might be tacky for a day, just be careful around it.
if you are using an exterior paint as long as it is above 40 degrees you will be fine, also look at the can as they usually will tell you what range of temps is good

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