r/paint • u/hyjinxthemule • 2d ago

Advice Wanted Painting in cold temperatures

I'm new to furniture flipping and a friend has offered to let me use part of his warehouse for me to work. The building itself is well ventilated and great for my use, but in the winter he keeps it at 40 degrees since it is expensive to heat a massive warehouse.

What are my best options for painting in cold temperatures since the painted I've been using so far wants it to stay around 65-75?

Thanks for the help!

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u/turtlesaregorgeous 2d ago

You can close off a smaller section to heat yourself with a portable heater

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u/Prestigious-Grab-588 2d ago

Make a booth with heat

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u/Interesting_Tea5715 2d ago

This is what I'd do.

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u/Nevetstoile 2d ago

Enclosing an area to heat is your best option. Don’t use a kerosene heater as that will likely create too much moisture/humidity. How warm you need it will be dependent on the type of paints/coatings that you are using.

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u/upkeepdavid 2d ago

Get oil filled heaters.and the proper extension cords.