How Long Does It Take For Paint To Dry?

One of the most common questions we receive at Trusted House Painter is, How long does it take for paint to dry?
While most acrylic latex paint can be recoated within 1-2 hours, not all paints have the same dry time. Also there's a difference between dry time and cure time.
In this video, Paul Stein from Trusted House Painter explains some of the factors that determine how long it takes for paint to dry, and some other considerations to understand when painting the interior or exterior of your home.
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[@davidfolts5893]

Thanks for your excellent video!

[@TrustedHousePainter]

@@davidfolts5893 you’re welcome. If you need any additional help with any painting questions you can call our toll-free hotline at 1-866-724-6818

[@davidfolts5893]

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[@Mr.Bojangles12]

Thank you, your info helps me!

[@TrustedHousePainter]

@@Mr.Bojangles12 you’re welcome. If you have any other paint questions you can call our toll free hotline at 1-866-724-6818

[@Mr.Bojangles12]

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[@TrustedHousePainter]

@@Mr.Bojangles12 wow. That’s a character home for sure. Needs extra love!!

[@lumartin1908]

Thanks. You saved me from painting outside when I shouldn't (pretty nice day right now, but rain moving in later in the evening).

[@Cuezaltzin]

Deep dive. Thanks for the info.

[@LonganLee]

Assuming proper painting requires 2 coats, if 2nd coat is painted when 1st coat is not dried fully, what issues can arise if house interior js painted in a country with super high humidity typically 90 to 99% tropical country? Most painters in my city paint effort is 1 day only. All done within 1 day. My point is, i suspect these are not doing it properly. Subscribed and thumbs up

[@TrustedHousePainter]

@@LonganLee yeah, likely not done within paint specs. However, most acrylic paint dries within 2 hrs and can be repainted once dry. The paint specs on the can are only specified for warranty reasons. It’s the prep that matters the most.

[@ullisiusmusa7953]

Thank you let me know how long paint is

[@TrustedHousePainter]

You’re welcome. Do you have a sow of c question?

[@rforge2668]

Very hard to hear you when you record this outside. The sound of the wind is very distracting

[@wm59225]

I heard you just fine, thank you and keep up the good info.

[@brentshults529]

I also heard you just fine, thanks!

[@mikeinna2814]

Very informative. Good job.