Your exterior painting faces hazards that your interior painting never does, and the sun is one of them. All property owners should understand the effect that the sun has on their paint, so they can take the appropriate measures. This will ensure your home stays beautiful over the years. It also protects your building and maximizes your investment by extending the life of the paint.

What to Know about Exterior Painting & Sun Damage

What the Sun Does

The sun’s heat impacts your paint’s drying time, which may keep it from adhering properly to the wall. This may allow moisture to get behind the paint, causing blisters or bubbling as pockets pull away. Once the paint pulls away further, this is called peeling.

The sun’s UV rays also do a lot of harm over time. UV ray bleach the color out of exterior painting. This fading tends to be most obvious in darker colors. If the UV rays react with the chemicals inside the paint, it will cause chalking. This creates a film of dust on the surface of your home’s exterior as it breaks apart on a molecular level.

How to Protect Your Paint

To help your exterior painting job last longer in the summer heat and sunlight, talk to your painter about the paint technology they use. Invest in high-quality acrylic latex paint that has UV inhibitors in it. This formula is designed with stronger chemical bonds that won’t break down from ultraviolet radiation. It also has a high-quality binder that will adhere properly to the wall, even in high heat.

The renovation team at JD Painting & Decorating understands that small details will impact the quality and longevity of your exterior painting in Hawaii. They use only the highest quality paints and application techniques in their work, so it can withstand the Hawaiian sun for years. They’ve earned an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau for their hotel and office renovation work on the islands. Contact them online or at (808) 632-2160 to discuss your project today!