Skimming Finished - No heat yet. Can I begin painting?

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Folks,

The thread title pretty much summarises the post. Finished skimming the house last week, but no heat yet (or sign of heat for that matter). Would like to begin painting shortly but are there any issues with applying paint at this time of year without heat on in the house. Ideally would like to paint before second fixing as there's less "minding" of fittings etc. For the forseeable future, we're happy with magnolia throughout also. Thanks in advance, apple1
 
it shoulnt be dry enough yet mate its only been a week...you will have floor screed too go in once the the plumber and insulation is done and the moisture will creep up the walls.wait till floor screed is in and then give it a few weeks.id say your a bit away yet..
 
Thanks Jab....the finished floor was actually powerfloated in February prior to shell erection (timberframe build), so I'm hoping it is well dried at this stage.
 
What kind of construction is your house. Is it timber/metal studs with plasterboard and skim or blockwork and sand and cement and skim.

If it is the former the walls would be dry in a week. However if it was the later it may take a while it depends on how long the building has been weathered, etc.

A thorough visual inspection should tell you whether the walls are dry or not. Consult your painter for advise.

Dont paint until the walls are dry, the paint will peel unless the walls are dry.
 
Joker, thanks...it is timber studs with p/board & skim. Won't be starting for another week so should be well dried. My main concern centred on whether all the humidity in the air, coupled with the pending coldness in the evenings would have a detrimental effect on the paintwork if I'd no heat on in the house.
 
ah sorry apple ...i just persumed it was concrete block built.chat your plumber and see how long before he is ready too get the heating on,if its going too be next january or something i would leave it till closer the time,i did a few houses in a site 2 years back finished the ceilings and primed the walls.and there was a delay in getting the heating on for a while ,and they went mouldy and black and had too be redone,but saying that they were blocked houses and it was the middle of winter,shouldnt really happen in a timber frame house id say.
 
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