How long should exterior primer dry before painting?

The standard latex primer will be dry to touch usually within an hour, often 30 mins. Note, although it’s dry to touch doesn’t mean it’s ready to be painted over. The primer paint will still require at least 3 hours (with drying times impacted greatly by humidity and temperature levels).

Our painting contractors will get your surface painted to the conditions, understanding the challenges of painting during Auckland’s humid summer months.

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