Pollen Affects on Exterior House Painting
Choosing a pollen-free season to paint your home could be confusing. Here we explain the ends and outs of how to properly approach your ultimate decision.
Most painters recommend having the exterior of your home painted in the springtime to get the longest lifespan out of your new paint job. While some people may forget about the influx of pollen during the springtime, many are worried that pollen will ruin the overall outcome of the paint finish. But is this true?
Can pollen affect your fresh paint job? Should you postpone your painting job until the end of pollen season?
Painting Your House During Pollen Season
Pollen has no effect on paint and will not shorten the lifespan of your exterior finishes or coatings.
Pollen will not affect the finish, color, or durability of the paint film. Acrylic paint dries so quickly that there is no effect from the pollen falling.
Similar to fine dust, pollen can be easily wiped, blown, or rinsed off before applying any household paints. However, in a rare and extreme case of a heavy pollen dust storm, painters should wait until the storm tapers off.
Pollen, Adhesion & Collection
Pollen spores or particles becoming trapped underneath the new coat of exterior paint would be the same as painting over a slightly dusty surface.
There are only a few areas that are prone to extreme pollen build-up, which typically includes areas around window sills and door jams.
Extreme pollen counts could affect paint adhesion; however, a quality painter will prevent this problem through proper site preparation and pressure washing the painting surface well before starting the work.
If the pollen is at high levels leading up to the beginning of the paint job, ask your contractor to pressure wash closer to the day of application.
Additional Considerations For House Painting
There are some other factors you may want to consider when picking the time to repaint the exterior of your home.
If you are having windows and doors painted, unless they are stationary, they will likely have to be opened. You may want to consider picking a time of year with moderate temperatures to have your windows and doors completely open.
If you are planning to paint during pollen season, consider how pollen affects you and your family. If high pollen counts leave you or your family sniffling and sneezing, having your house open during pollen season may not be ideal.
Keep in mind that it is perfectly fine to paint during pollen season, but it may not be the best option for you or your family.
Your Raleigh Exterior House Painting Experts
Ensure that your paint job continues to look fresh, even during the heaviest of pollen seasons by picking a quality painter. We provide professional services and take extreme care in the preparation process of exterior house painting.
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