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 to go on smoothly and dry evenly. When paint is applied to a surface that’s too hot, it can dry too fast or not stick well, leading to peeling, bubbling, or cracking.
Professional painters often begin their work early in the morning. At this time, both air and surface temperatures are lower, which allows the paint to go on smoothly and dry evenly. When paint is applied to a surface that’s too hot, it can dry too fast or not stick well, leading to peeling, bubbling, or cracking.
The early hours also provide more consistent shade. Midday sun shifts angles and can cause uneven drying, especially if some parts of a wall are shaded while others are in direct sunlight. Uneven drying leads to patchy color or texture.
Planning painting jobs around cooler hours isn’t just a best practice—it’s a necessity for a long-lasting, professional-looking result.