Winter is only a few short weeks away and while it isn’t the most popular time for home improvements, there are a few reasons why it might not necessarily be the worst time to get the some house painting done, particularly the interior. While for exterior jobs the risk of rain always looms large, with proper planning you can tackle those smaller outdoor jobs too. Let’s have a look at a few reasons why savvy home owners may seriously consider this option.
You’ll Probably Plan Out The Work More
You’d be surprised how many DIY home painting jobs become a disaster due to poor planning. If you’re thinking about completing a big exterior job, there’s no question that summertime is when you want to do it, given more hours in the day. But it’s not uncommon to see homeowners well overestimate what they can get done in a specific time or with a specific quantity of paint. It isn’t the end of the world if you don’t complete the work in one hit, but you’re probably better off if you do.
Compare that to a job on a winter’s day, where you’re prepared and have a good idea of when you need to finish working. You’re likely going to attempt a more manageable paint job and probably do a better job! DIY work completed under these conditions is often of a higher quality as a result.
You Can Save With The Pros
As mentioned, the summer months are when people have more time to focus on home improvement around the house. As a result, there’s a lot more demand for professionals painters during this period which naturally leads to higher costs for these services. In the colder months when things are slower, painters are more likely to be in need of work and quotes are more likely to be low. In fact, you can expect to pay 10-15% less in the cold part of the year compared to January-February.
Less Humidity
On the right winter’s day, the conditions can be as ideal for painting as ever – basically you want to be painting on a day where moisture in the air is limited. Of course, in winter the risk of rain is always there and sometimes you’ll have dew in the air early in the morning. However, the humidity of a Sydney summer can actually be just as big a problem a lot of the time. In days of high humidity, you’ll be painting on a moist surface, which makes it less likely for the paint to properly adhere and dry. It’s something that is overlooked and results in poor finishes in summer a lot more than rain does in
These are just a few of the reasons you might consider repainting in the winter time. If you aren’t keen to do the work yourself, get in touch with Premier Painting for affordability and quality every time!