b'pictures: courtesy of TRANZ and Lucent*MediaSo, what is ideal? 15-20C, humidity 70-80% and a very gentle breeze. In the absence of the ideal, the followingis a useful checklist:Is the washing on the line drying? If its not, neither will your paint.If water spilt on a concrete path doesnt dry out, leave your painting until it does. I f a thin coat of water applied to the substrate has not evaporated in 15 minutes, leave your painting until it does.A light breeze is ideal for drying your paint. If its too windy, your paint will dry too fast, so move operations to a more sheltered side of the building. Dontpaintindirectsunlightorinextremelyhot weather. If youre pushed, paint the shady side of the building or wait until the temperature drops.Cloudy or overcast conditions are ideal for painting provided its not raining and rain is not expected. Read the label on your paint tin. If you follow its recommendations, youll reap the full benet of the protective capabilities and nishes of your paint.| 91'