Cold and humidity during the winter months change how paints behave. Anyone painting their home in Madrid at this time should check the product's technical data sheet and allow more time between coats.
According to sevillabuenasnoticias.com, the Madrid-based company Colorines, dedicated to painting houses, flats, shops, and communities in Madrid city and municipalities in the southern metropolitan area, has detailed the aspects to consider when painting a home during the cold months. The three key points are application temperature, ventilation of the rooms, and adherence to the drying times indicated in the technical data sheet of each product.
Temperature and Humidity
In winter, the outside air has more humidity and surfaces take longer to dry. Applying paint below the minimum temperature set by the manufacturer can lead to poor adhesion, cracking, or irregular stains. The recommended ranges of temperature and humidity are shown on the packaging and vary according to the composition of each paint. According to the company, the cold in January and February in Madrid advises scheduling work with more leeway than in spring or autumn.
Drying Between Coats
One of the most common mistakes is applying the next coat when the previous one only seems dry to the touch. The surface may dry faster than the interior of the film. Colorines recommends ventilating the room without directing cold air currents directly onto the freshly painted wall.
In winter, we insist on waiting the time indicated in the technical data sheet of each paint before applying the next coat, because touch can be deceiving,” explained Alex, head of Colorines.
In bathrooms or interior hallways, with poorer ventilation, the wait may be longer than under normal conditions. The company assesses this in each quote based on the state of the home.
Work Order and Heating
It is advisable to paint first the rooms with better natural ventilation and leave the colder or damper areas for last. In unoccupied homes, very low temperatures at night can prolong drying, so it is advisable to check the heating during the work.
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