How long after rain or washing should you wait to paint with an oil based or latex based paint?

Answer 1

With oil base you have to wait until it is dry. Latex paint can be put on while it is still wet, some people even wet and area before painting to reduce the amount of paint that gets adsorbed in the the area.

Answer 2

Wait until the surface is fully dry and the humidity level is less than 85%. The dew point should not be within 5 degrees of the temperature. A good rule of thumb is don't paint oil based paints if it might rain within four hours after you've finished applying the paint.

Answer 3

The answer to you question lies in the reason we paint our houses today: to protect them from the elements. Hence, fast drying time. If your home has been previously painted it will dry quickly after the rain or a wash. The eaves protect most of the upper reaches of the walls so the areas nearest the ground will remain wet longer. A good indication I often go by is if the dirt that splashes up onto the lower surfaces of the walls during a rain is dry enough to wipe right off...then you're good to go.

Answer 4

A rule of thumb is 48 hours of warm dry weather. However, the absorbency of the substrate (e.g., wood, concrete, or steel) will factor into that estimate. Also, the location of the substrate makes a difference – if it’s in the shade, or the temperature is cooler, it will take longer for the moisture to evaporate.

Answer 5

There is no specific time, yet wait until the surface is completely dry.

Answer 6

In a dry climate 24 hours is usually enough time to allow the substrate to dry before application. Allow a longer drying time in humid areas.

Answer 7

Generally, if painting on the outside wait a least 48 hours for the surface to be free of any moisture.

Answer 8

One full week to avoid chips and peels