Painting Weatherboard Homes in Winter – Kensington
We always get asked to paint weatherboard houses, but especially in winter. Why? You may ask. I assume that come Autumn, everyone’s house looks a little dull. So I guess we’ll be painting weatherboard homes in winter again!
The same people also think that winter would be too cold/rainy etc to paint outside. Whilst us painters aren’t exactly happy with the colder, wetter weather. The paint dries slower, and that’s better than drying too fast a hot day in summer, and as a result, makes for a better finish. Less brush marks, less joins. Wet edges keep wet for much longer, no need to use acrylic paint conditioners, and less washing brushes at the end of the day, as the brush isn’t caked with paint.
So even on a rainy day in June, under the veranda, there will be us exterior house painters, looking a little sad, sanding and painting away. No we aren’t cold, as painting is a active pursuit, but we’ll be checking the forecasts, the rain radar throughout the day. Still looking a little sad!
Paints Used:
- Weatherboards: Dulux Weathershield Semi Gloss – Lime White Gloss
- Trim: Dulux Weathershield Gloss – Triple strength Ecru
- Front Door: Heritage Paints Gloss. Sorry the colour has Slipped my Mind!
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