How can I protect my house from rain whilst painting?

Question

What on Earth would I do if it started raining while I’m painting the exterior of my house? Would there be anything I could do? What about precautionary measures, other than checking the forecast, of course?

Kai · Accepted Answer

You need to stop painting when it rains or you might be cleaning it up off the windows and the floor either screw a tarpaulin to your facia or gable end and work through the rain but I would advise checking the weather and pain when there’s no rain forecast

John · Answer

Quite simply, you can't. If you're painting the walls with water-based masonry paint and it rains, it will wash it off. A waste of time and money and lots of cleaning up. 

Just try and find a day that's forecast to be dry. Also bear in mind that the paint will take longer to dry in cold weather.

Michael · Answer

If you're hellbent on doing it when it's raining I can only suggest maybe nailing a battery on the wall with a tarpaulin attached

Stephen · Answer

You could be selective about the type of paint you buy, this would reduce the chance of rain spoiling your hard work.

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Grahame · Answer

You should buy a weather shield paint which usually is shower resistant, if it rains hard there's not a lot you can do, if you use that paint and if it rains after an hour of you finishing then it will be alright

Adam · Answer

the answer is no pick a good day or no day I say. play it safe

Paul · Answer

This work is weather dependent so check for a few days of a dry spell in forecast

Ray · Answer

Hi, I would recommend downloading a weather application on your smartphone.
For the local weather. When there is at least a 24 hour no raining period, you will then have your window of opportunity to start painting👍
Make sure to have previously done all your preparations for the areas being painted so that you can apply the paint as soon as possible.

Jamie · Answer

Only check the weather forecast every day. When are you looking at doing it?

Dale · Answer

If any rain is expected all exterior painting works should not be carried out and if in the event if it starts to rain whilst carrying out such works, then works should be postponed till suitable weather comes along. If only there was a tent that can be erected over the house to offer Shelter………if only🤔

How can I protect my house from rain whilst painting?

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