Mar 11, 2012 · That way it has at least 36 hours to dry before Wed’s rain. The sides and front are protected by the roofs overhang. I’m thinking rain 12 to 14 hours later wouldn’t be a big deal. Certain colors may require additional coats for complete hide. On heavy stains and woods that contain tannins, allow 12-16 hours of dry time between coats. Cooler temperatures or higher humidity may prolong drying time. After 4 weeks, cured paint film may be cleaned with a mild, non-abrasive liquid detergent. Dry paint film is mildew resistant.
A: Answer If you need to paint outside with latex paint when temperatures are moving up and down like a yo-yo, I suggest you use one of the latex like Duration, Resilience, or SuperPaint. These products can be applied and will cure at lower temperatures, as low as 35° F. Traditional latex-based paints need temperatures above 60° F to cure properly.paint is not dry-through, do not expose the paint to rain or dew. Moisture could reduce the gloss. • The painted surface is ready for additional coats of paint, when your nail will not penetrate the paint coating. Not waiting the appropriate dry time before applying the next coat may cause the finish to blister or crack. Purchased Behr Premium deck paint in June 2018 called Smooth DeckOver. Turns out there was a class act suit against Behr and Home Depot regarding this paint that was filed in May 2018. When we contacted Behr and Home Depot this June 2019 when the paint was peeling all we got from them after some time I might add was the cost of the paint.