Temperature for painting...

[Steve McCracken]

I am proudly taking my Eclipse to school tomorrow, but there is a cold wave in Central California.

What is the minimum temp.

Thank you in advance...

 

[JackEb]

Oooo ! show and tell at school

if you have icicles hanging from your nose, I'd suggest cranking up some artificial heat....
there is no minimum that anyone will quote you, but you may need to use various additives to help the paint flow better. the same applies to heatwaves.

 

[markjthomson]

You just don't get that cold in California!!

 

[JackEb]

You just don't get that cold in California!!

says the man who lives in the land of the long white cloud, snow capped mountains and earthquakes LOL

 

[markjthomson]

Actually depends on the paint, waterbased, I spray it at less than 10c (50 f in pretend money...) it just takes a bit longer to dry. There can be issues but not normally with the AB!

 

[markjthomson]

says the man who lives in the land of the long white cloud, snow capped mountains and earthquakes LOL

Yes but you didn't list cold...

 

[Steve McCracken]

No stalatites ...

You just don't get that cold in California!!

 

[Steve McCracken]

I am 54 miles from Yosemite National Park.

It does get cold here.

 

[markjthomson]

I am 54 miles from Yosemite National Park.

It does get cold here.

If it's warm enough inside that you don't need gloves then it's OK for painting...

 

[markjthomson]

It's one of those things that can be split many ways but generally inside temps are quite acceptable.

 

[Steve McCracken]

It's one of those things that can be split many ways but generally inside temps are quite acceptable.

 

[Steve McCracken]

My boss at school won't let me paint indoors.

 

[JackEb]

Well in that case refer back to my comment re: icicles

 

[BrianPaints]

I'm from Wisconsin. It's too cold when the paint freezes between the nozzle and illustration board. Lol

Honestly, if you're using water based paint, anything above 55-60 is fine. It will dry slower, and the paint will be a bit thicker, but you shouldn't have any issues.
Anything below 50 you're asking for problems.

 

[Steve McCracken]

46 today...$%^#&

 

[JackEb]

By a thermometer or are you relying on google or a phone app?
If you're in a shed (considering you can't paint inside) then chances are the temp is a little higher than outside.
Is your painting on paper then drying time won't be a big factor. But hard surfaces are a pig !!

 

[Steve McCracken]

I am frustrated...I have only shot with food coloring. The temps are in the forties here. %$&*@