A common painting misunderstanding is that it’s advised for all inside paint jobs to be done during the winter. In contrast to this general belief, any time of the year is actually very suitable for interior projects – especially summer time. The hot weather should never be a deterrent for giving your home that long anticipated makeover.
When you think about it, there’s no better time to paint than right after your spring-cleaning efforts, so why wait another six to seven months to begin your new and improved home design vision? To help you get the ball rolling, here are 4 reasons to interior paint in the summer.
One of the more obvious and well-known benefits of interior painting in the summer is having the ability to open up the windows and air out the house. Paint can often leave a distinct aroma around the house. Starting your paint project on a beautiful summer day allows you to eliminate lingering fumes altogether. Open up those windows and point some fans to circulate the air out of the house. This will help the walls dry faster while helping keep humidity levels to a minimum, as they can affect the quality of the paint.
The warm weather of the summer means you’ll be able to expedite your painting endeavors at a rate you won’t be able to accomplish in the winter. With this in mind, painting in the summer contains a unique two-part benefit. The first perk can be found by limiting your prep time. Before any painting can begin, you must spackle and prime the walls wherever necessary. The temperatures in summer provide the perfect drying conditions so you can get to painting much quicker. Just the same as prep work, the paint will dry at a similar speed, further allowing you to apply multiple coats in 1 day. Remember, the summer warmth is your friend, but avoid intense heat as it can negatively affect the paint quality even while it’s still in the can.
The summer weather provides yet another added benefit for interior paint jobs, as warm temperatures can thin out the paint both on the walls and in the can. This may seem strange to consider a benefit; however, this prevents the paint from being to viscous or difficult to mix to the ideal consistency. Application is made much easier with a better result in comparison.
Arguably the most popular trait of the summer season is the bright sunshine that we see just about every day. Yes, we all love to bathe and relax in the warm rays, but the sun can also play a useful role in selecting the best color for the inside of your home. Natural sunlight reflects much differently through the windows than the artificial lighting in your home. This will help you determine all of the possible options that may work best with every aspect of light, shadows and shadings in mind. Even though the sun does shine brightly in the winter, it’s just not the same. The sunlight can reveal a lot about your home’s interior aesthetics, so use it to your advantage in every way you can.
Saving your interior design work for the summer not only makes the process a lot easier, but also provides your wallet some relief as well. Ricciardi Brothers is excited to announce another annual Memorial Day paint special starting on May 16th, 2018! For total savings of $50, we’re now offering $10 off per can on your Benjamin Moore Regal Select interior paint purchase. With unique colors, shades and finishes for the best results, every room in the home can get the brilliant new look it deserves – and it all starts with a visit to Ricciardi Brothers. Contact us today to learn more about the promotion and any current sales on our other painting supplies. We encourage you to ask any additional home design questions and we’ll be sure to get you the answers you need. Stop in today at a paint store location near you and get started on your project today!
