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Painting in the summer isn’t just about choosing a sunny day. It’s about choosing the right time of day. When the temperature rises, surfaces like siding, decks, or fences absorb and hold heat. These surfaces can easily become too hot to paint on safely, even if the air still feels manageable. Professional painters often begin their work early in the morning. At this time, both air and surface temperatures are lower, which allows the paint...
The heat index is a measurement that combines air temperature with humidity to show how hot it feels. For example, when it’s 90°F with 65% humidity, the heat index can reach 103°F. That’s especially dangerous for outdoor workers, including painters. When the heat index gets that high, the body can’t cool itself efficiently through sweat. This increases the risk of heat exhaustion and heat stroke, both of which are medical emergencies. Signs include dizziness, nausea,...
Many people think air temperature is the only factor to consider when painting, but the surface temperature of the material is just as important. Surfaces like metal, wood, and vinyl can get much hotter than the surrounding air—especially in direct sunlight. For instance, if the air temperature is 88°F, the surface of a wall or deck can easily exceed 120°F. Paint applied to these hot surfaces will dry too fast, which affects how it sticks...