Spring and fall are easiest, but summer and mild winter days can work. What temperature, humidity and rain mean for the paint.
Spring and fall are the sweet spots
Mild days, cooler nights that aren't too cold, and fewer storms make spring and fall the easiest seasons to paint outside around Nashville. They're also the busiest, so book your quote early.
Summer works with a few adjustments
Hot sun can make paint dry too fast and show lap marks. In summer we follow the shade around the house, painting each side when the sun isn't on it, and start early in the day.
Winter depends on the day
Every exterior paint lists a lowest temperature on the label, for the air and for the surface. On a mild winter stretch, some jobs can go ahead. On a cold or wet one, we wait.
Humidity, dew and rain
Paint needs a few dry hours to set before rain or heavy dew. Nashville summers are humid and afternoon storms pop up fast, so we watch the forecast and stop early when we need to.
Pollen season
In spring a coat of yellow pollen can settle on everything. We wash it off before painting so the paint sticks to the siding, not the dust.
Planning ahead
If you want the house done by a date, such as a graduation party or a listing, tell us when you book the quote. We'll build the schedule around it and leave room for weather days.