Painting Weathering Techniques
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Painting Weathering Techniques
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House Painting in San Diego's Summer Weather
Despite the recent real estate bubble burst, San Diego remains one of the most popular living destinations in the country, with its beautiful coastline and its year-round temperate climate. There is hardly a time of year in San Diego where you do not get sunny days and cool breezes. It's only during the summer that the weather can get especially warm: great for beach days, but not so great if you're trying to do some work on your house, such as painting. If you are house painting in San Diego during the hot summer months, it's good to keep a few precautionary measures in mind so that the heat doesn't ruin your project. Dry-rolling
When it's summer in San Diego exterior painting is especially tough. Once temperatures exceed 90 degrees Fahrenheit, paint will start drying very quickly. This can cause what is called "dry rolling," meaning that ceilings and walls will soak in the paint resin quickly. The result is a paint job that leaves rough track marks, from too much paint pigment drying on the surface. One good way to smooth out the paint is by applying a proper primer coat beneath the topcoat of paint. This will allow for a smoother application. You may also want to ask someone at your local home improvement store about the best paint roller covers to use if you're trying to avoid dry rolling. Blistering
Another common paint problem made worse by the heat is blistering. Indoor and outdoor house painting in San Diego are subject to blistering. It sometimes happens when excessive moisture gathers inside the coat, or when paint is improperly applied. The heat can also be a major cause of blistering, especially if intense sunshine is hitting the paint as it is drying. The heat causes the "skin" of the paint to dry, trapping the solvent in a bubble. One good way to reduce the chance of blistering due to heat is to avoid the use of oil-based or alkyd-based coating. Paint the Shaded Sides
A good exterior house painting technique for summer weather is to apply coats to the sides as they are facing away from the sun. Follow the sun around the house so that you are never painting on the side that is receiving direct sunlight. This will give the painted surfaces plenty of time to dry before the sun hits them again. Ask Your Local Paint Expert
Finally, don't be afraid to ask a local paint expert for advice. Even indoor house painting can have issues, things such as acoustic ceiling removal in San Diego and elsewhere can be problematic to the novice. San Diego's home improvement stores and paint retailers will be more than happy to assist you with any problems that come up.
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