Tips for Painting in the Fall in Charlottesville

Let's be honest - Charlottesville and the Blue Ridge Mountains are absolutely gorgeous all year round, but ESPECIALLY the fall.  While we are still in August, fall is right around the corner.  The pros here at RB Painting Company wanted to share a few tips on doing exterior painting in the fall.  Before we begin, if you are looking for either exterior, interior or painting maintenance, PLEASE do not hesitate to reach out to us for a free estimate!

A few tips on painting in the fall:

• As a general rule of thumb, the best hours of application in the fall are between 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.

• When possible, try to start your painting on the sunny side of the house and follow the sun around (this is just the opposite of painting in the summer).
  

• Lower temperatures mean slower drying and longer curing times. Be sure to allow ample time between coats. At least 24 hours is recommended at temperatures below 50º F.
  

• Watch those dew points! The dew point is the temperature at which moisture will condense on a surface. Paints, stains, or primers should not be applied unless the surface temperature is at least 5° higher than the dew point. Remember that all surfaces to be stained or painted need to be clean and dry. If dew forms on a painted surface that hasn’t had a chance to cure properly, you may experience some water spotting or surfactant leaching problems, especially in darker colors.

Your home will be looking as good as new in no time! Do the project right by following these exterior painting tips for fall.