Can You Paint Inside Your Home In The Winter?

When the blizzarding cold of a Milwaukee winter sets in, there’s nothing like retreating into the sanctuary of your warm home. If you have lived in Milwaukee long enough, you know that a long and icy winter with cold weather is a seasonal condition you can always expect.

The lack of sunny days and the intensity of the frosty elements can sometimes be a bit bleak, and there is no better way to brighten up your area with a new interior paint job. If you’re wondering whether you can paint your home interior in the winter, the short answer is yes! Here are some tips for painting indoors during cold weather, along with things you should know about it.

Tips For Interior Painting In The Winter

Before undergoing a painting transformation indoors, your walls should be clean, free of dust and debris, and thoroughly prepared. Any holes, rough spots, and drywall imperfections shouldn’t detract from the new, gorgeous paint job. That’s why sometimes drywall repairs are required before you start to paint.

Once you begin painting inside, carefully monitor the temperature within your home and maintain a drying climate that is neither too hot nor too cold. You’ll want to maintain an ideal temperature of 50 to 70 degrees Fahrenheit inside to help the paint adhere to your indoor surfaces for the best results. If it drops below 40 degrees °F, it's technically considered too cold to paint inside and you'll have issues with the paint sticking.

The order in which you paint things can also make a difference in how the final result looks. It’s best to start by painting the ceiling, followed by the room walls, and then the trim, in order to be able to cover up accidental drips.

The recommended tools for interior painting are rollers and brushes. We use both backrolling and brushing when painting home interiors for clients in Milwaukee. If you’re switching from a strong color like red to a more neutral color, then you’ll need to add primer to the wall first.

Since you will be in enclosed surroundings, it’s also vital to choose a low-VOC paint to keep everyone in your home safe. This is especially important in the cold weather when you sometimes keep the windows shut and there is less ventilation than usual.

Paint does take longer to dry in the winter, so depending on the type of paint you’re using, you may need to wait longer before applying the second coat. Latex-based paint often requires 4-6 hours, while oil-based paint can take up to an entire day before it’s ready for the second coat.

One of the reasons to hire a professional painting company like GRH Painting LLC for interior painting during the winter is that we have the expertise to achieve optimal results, regardless of the weather conditions.

Benefits of Painting Indoors In The Winter

Although most people think about doing home improvements during the warmer spring and summer months, there are a few reasons to get an interior paint project in winter.

If you’re experiencing a case of the winter blues due to spending too much time indoors, refreshing your interior walls with the right coat of paint can bring life and make the area feel bigger. Lighter colors can make a space feel more open, while a glossy finish can better reflect the light coming into your home.

Consider freshening neutral walls with light-reflecting paint in crisp, classy hues that can brighten the atmosphere and uplift your interior ambiance. Introduce a splash of vivid, eye-catching color on an accent wall or entryway.

DIY or Hire A Pro?

While you can certainly attempt a DIY interior painting project, there are many reasons why you should hire a professional painting contractor instead. Most professional painters have more time available in the winter. Once you’re excited about changing up your interior walls with a new coat of paint, you won’t have to wait long for availability.

When you hire out your painting job, you benefit from the expertise of a professional crew that knows its way around rollers and will see the project through from start to finish. There’s nothing worse than diving into a DIY project, especially one that takes over your living space, and running out of motivation or free time before it’s completed.

A professional crew can do all the heavy lifting above and beyond the actual painting. Here at GRH Painting LLC, our team takes care of tedious wall preparation, covers your furniture, protects the area from spills and materials, handles all the cleanup, and then returns your furnishings to their original positions.

If you’re unsure how to achieve the look you’re after, Gilberto, the owner, has the expertise to advise you on trending color tones and shades, as well as how they will perform in your space. With years of experience, we can use the best quality paints for your home space.

Our qualified painters know how to ensure your newly painted walls are free of smears in paint coverage and guarantee that the end result is nothing less than outstanding. This winter, choose GRH Painting LLC's interior painting services and watch the color magic happen. Contact us to receive a free estimate today!