5.3. Drying and Curing Time

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is drying time?

   Hint

   Think about when you can safely touch the paint.

2. 2.

   What factors can affect drying time?

   Hint

   Consider the weather conditions.

3. 3.

   What is the primary factor that affects drying time in paints?

   • Type of paint
   • Size of the surface
   • Quality of brush

   Hint

   Think about why some paint takes longer than others to dry.

4. 4.

   True or False: Curing time is always shorter than drying time.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Reflect on what each term means.

5. 5.

   You are painting a room during a high humidity day using oil-based paint. Explain the adjustments you would need to make in your painting schedule?

   Hint

   Recall how humidity affects moisture evaporation.

6. 6.

   During the heating season, the thermostat in your studio dries out the air. What implications does this have for your paint work?

   Hint

   Think of how dry air interacts with wet materials.