Exceptions to this rule would be if you are using oil base pant.
If it rains right after apply vinyl.
If it rains before the paint surfaces dry the rain will wash some of the paint off that were painted last.
It s always best to work with dry materials.
Avoid setting your fence posts in the rain.
You can imagine all of the hard work that goes into digging post holes only to have them fill up with rain water.
Usually sealers take at least 30 minutes to dry or 24 hours the most.
If it rains within 48 hours after you apply the stain the water will soak into the wood pores and try to displace the stain.
Often the evening or early morning is the best time to apply.
A backyard deck is the perfect platform for good times but that wooden surface needs a proper sealant to protect it against the ravages of sun rain and temperature fluctuations.
If it rains right after you apply the stain the stain will peel and flake off.
Eaves and soffits block much of the rain before it his newly painted siding.
Sun is probably the biggest offender that will reduce the life of a decal.
Today s paint dries far more quickly than paints of a decade or so ago limiting the opportunity for rain to ruin your exterior paint job.
However you ve asked how the life of a vinyl sticker might be adversely affected.
The usual drying times are about 4 8 hours.
This scenario spells disaster with a.
Detecting if rain has ruined your painting is easily done as the streaking and unevenness that results is apparent.
When evaporation is minimal.
This is rarely a problem because the surfaces when dry the next day can just be repainted.
After you choose the right aeration equipment much of the success of your new growth will be the result of how well you operate the aerator.
If your stain has been drying for close to 48 hours this may not happen.
Most vinyl decals and stickers will last 2 3 years out of doors.
Don t forget to read the instructions and look for the general drying times when choosing the right kind of sealer.
There is no reasonable way to excavate the holes to remove the water so what you wind up with is a weak bond between your concrete and your posts.
You don t know how to use your aeration machine and accidentally damage your turf.
If the uninstalled siding strips were left outside the boxes will now be soggy and the strips will be wet.
It attacks not only the vinyl but the print as well causing it to fade.
The water won t hurt them but it can make them slick and hard to handle.
Walk behind aerators are a common choice but can be heavy to push.
Apply wet forget on a cool dry windless day when no rain is expected for 4 5 hours.
After a rain you can start siding again as soon as the previously installed siding and the house wrap are dry.
