Interior Painting In the Winter | Reasons To Do It

For many people, the time for any residential house painting is in the warmer month, especially if you live in New England, where we experience all four seasons, plus an extra. The truth is there are benefits to painting the interior of your home during the cold winter months if the proper preparations and precautions are followed.

There are many benefits to interior painting in the winter instead of waiting for the spring and summer months. Below is a list of reasons why painting your home’s interior in the winter is a great idea for homeowners.

The hotter summer months are perfect for exterior painting, but when it comes to Interior Painting it can be detrimental. During the summer, the humidity can be very high, resulting in slower drying and curing time. When this happens, the paint will not bond properly to the walls.

Most traditional latex paints need 50℉ – 90℉ to dry. Sherwin Williams formulas like Duration, Resilience, and SuperPaint can dry at temperatures as low as 35℉. Different paint brands have different drying temperatures. Make sure to follow the manufacturer’s recommendations on drying time.

During the winter months and around the holidays, many painting companies offer Interior Painting discounts. During these months, homeowners can save anywhere from 10-30 percent on interior painting jobs. Homeowners can use these savings to hire a painting contractor to get their homes ready for holiday family gatherings.

If you are looking for a unique gift idea for a loved one, hiring an interior painter is a gift they will never forget. A new coat of paint or repairing damaged walls will please your loved ones every time they walk into the room. At H.D.F. Painting, we can help you set up the perfect gift!

For many painting contractors, winter is their off-season. Painting companies are more flexible during these months, resulting in a quicker completion time. Flexibility also means painting professionals can work around your busy schedule to meet your house painting goals.

During the Covid Pandemic, our homes became classrooms, offices, movie theatres, and much more. Spending so much time in the same space can have a phycological effect on your mind and have you singing the winter blues as the weather gets colder. Repainting a room or two can be an instant mind and body booster.

Not only can a change of color give you a mental boost, but it can also add value to your home. A study done by Zillow found that homes painted with particular colors sold higher than their market price. If you are looking to sell your home during the spring, then winter is a great time to repaint the interior of your home. Read The Power of Color to learn more.