Paint Drying Time Sheet
A quick reference for estimating when paint is dry, ready for another coat, and fully cured.
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Project details
- Date
- Room
- Paint type
- Temperature (°F)
- Humidity (%)
- Coats
Drying checklist
| Step | Estimate | Your time |
|---|---|---|
Tool constants
- Dry to touch baseline
- 1 hour at 77°F and 50% humidity
- Recoat baseline
- 4 hours at 77°F and 50% humidity
- Full cure baseline
- 14 days at 77°F and 50% humidity
- Temperature adjustment
- 77 / room temperature
- Humidity adjustment
- 1 + (humidity - 50) / 100
Before painting
- Check the can for label instructions
- Keep the room ventilated
- Apply thin, even coats
- Use the longest wait time if the room is cool or damp
Common mistake
People often test only for surface dryness and repaint too soon. A coat can feel dry while still being too soft for the next layer.