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The right conditions for a Exterior Paint Job.

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Home Builder with Atlanta painters

 

The conditions can determined the appearance and performance of an exterior paint job. When the drying conditions and temperature are correct, this will control the continuity and the quality of the paint job. If the temperature is to low, this can produce cracking in the paint after it dry's. Paints should be applied in a air temperature no lower than the minimum application temperature recommened by the paint manufacturer approximatly 50 degrees Farenheit for 24 hours.

If the paint dry's to quick this can compromise the long term durability of the paint. Certain conditions will make the paint dry quicker. Painting in direct sunlight ( especially if the paint is a dark color), the surface where the paint is being applied is too hot, conditions are windy and breezy or you have low humidity. Also the presence of too much moisture in the air will cause the paint to run and sag, as well as dry slowly. Remember these few tips the next time your appling paint to your house. Check us out at www.allpaintpros.com