What’s new in the world of painting your house, home, castle, or cabin here in Arizona? Where better to find out than to turn to our Rosie Certified Partners at The Arizona Painting Company? Sam Hettinger, General Manager, agreed to join us this week to look at new products, safe products, different warranties, and color trends. He will also give us tips for DIY painting and for hiring a professional
New Product Alert!
Exterior painting in Arizona can be challenging during cold and hot weather. Most of the time, temperatures should be between 50 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit to paint. That leaves a limited window of time when it is safe to paint outdoors.
Sam tells us about a new product from Sherwin Williams called Latitude that extends the exterior painting window to the low of 32 degrees and a high of 120 degrees Fahrenheit. That significantly extends the available outside painting months to almost year-round in our desert regions as well as some of the cooler climates up north and at higher elevations.
Latitude is an acrylic latex paint product with proprietary additives allowing for greater temperature variations. It comes with a 7-year warranty when applied in two coats, sprayed on, and back-rolled.
Sam says if you are on a tight schedule to get an exterior paint job, they now have a way to meet your schedule within a wider range of temperatures.
Warranties
Several different factors determine the warranty of a paint job, including the brand of paint used, how it is applied, and the company that applies it.
Sam tells us that the typical warranties available are 7 years, 10 years, and 15 years. We mentioned above that the new product, Latitude, has a 7-year warranty.
We asked what establishes the differences between the warranty time frames. The primary difference is in how the product is applied and used. The 10 to 15-year warranties are provided on jobs when the paint is applied in two or even three coats, and each coat is back-rolled after spraying. A job with one or two coats will have a 7-year warranty. Examples of products used for longer warranty periods are Sherwin Williams paints labeled Duration or Emerald, which garner longer warranties as they are heftier paints. Application rates also play a part in warranty duration. The more paint used over the surface area (the spread rate), the better the warranty.
Paint Sensitivity
Some people love the smell of fresh paint. However, the odor from fresh paint is caused by Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs), which can be problematic to those with environmental sensitivities. Different paints have different levels of VOCs.
Exterior paints with higher VOC levels are less disruptive than interior paint products. Closing doors and windows until the paint is dry is generally good enough to keep the vapors from seeping inside and bothering the residents. It is highly recommended that a low or 0% VOC product is used when painting indoors. Sam uses a product called Super Paint with Air Purifying Technology. This paint helps reduce the VOC
s from the air. One choice to avoid exposure to the painting process is to live somewhere else until the project is finished. If residents are home, Arizona Painting Company goes to great lengths to make its clients comfortable. They seal each room individually with tape and plastic to separate it from the rest of the house. They seal the registers, and when appropriate, the air returns as well. Painters apply paint in sections, leaving some rooms occupiable while others are painted.
Cutting to the chase here, painting your home will have some impact on you and your family. If you are susceptible to odors, having the painting done by a trusted contractor while on vacation may be a good idea.
Color Trends
White and black contrasting color schemes are still popular for exterior paint. Trends in the interiors of homes are moving away from greys to warmer tones that include beige and warm pastel colors.
From our attendance at the International Builders Show and the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show in Las Vegas, we have found that greens are driving recent color trends. In any case, we recommend that whichever painting company you choose, you consult their color specialist. These folks will look at your household finishes like flooring, tile work, cabinets, and counter colors, along with your furniture and artwork, and present color options that work best for your home.
Should I Do This Project Myself Or Hire A Professional?
We know that many homeowners will likely lean toward DIY when it comes to painting. We asked Sam to share his thoughts and experiences regarding this decision. He emphasized that professional preparation makes all the difference in the final product. A job that has been prepped properly will have a quality result.
For instance, drywall holes and ceiling cracks require expertise. AZ Painting Company goes the extra mile and removes an inch of drywall on each side of a crack before repairing the damage with drywall tape and compound before they paint. Part of the decision-making process is asking yourself how handy you are at prepping drywall holes and cracks.*
Here at Rosie on the House or goal is to help you, Arizona’s homeowners, understand what the possibilities are and what you should come to expect. For a free estimate call our friends at Rosie on the House Certified Partners The Arizona Painting Company.
*Additional Resources
- Preparation is Key!
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PODCAST
March 22, 2025
Paint quality has improved so much the warranties can range from 7 to 15 years. Interior paint that reduces paint vapors that can bother homeowners. For DIY painters, some cool tools for cleaning brushes and rollers. Correct tool for opening paint cans and proper storage of unused paint. Sam Hettinger of The Arizona Painting Company discusses all of this and more for a perfect paint job by a pro or by yourself.
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