When Should You Paint Your Home?

A Handy (and Slightly Paint-Splattered) Guide to Timing Your 2025 Paint Job Just Right

Because painting at the wrong time is like BBQing in a blizzard — technically possible, but why would you?

SPRING (March–May)

Toronto homes come out of hibernation — and they’re not always pretty.
After months of ice, salt, and slush, your home’s exterior might be screaming for help (or at least a power wash).
Ideal temps (10–20 °C) and low humidity = primo conditions for paint to stick and last.
Fact: Over 60% of exterior jobs in Toronto are booked between April and June (industry average — internal lead tracking or Painters’ Assoc. reports).
Book early — painters book up faster than patios on the first warm weekend.

SUMMER (June–August)
It’s warm, it’s bright… and your house is practically begging for a refresh.
Long days and steady weather = prime time for big exterior jobs.
Midday heat can dry paint too fast — we aim for early morning or late afternoon coats (we work smart, not scorched).
Interiors? Still fair game — especially in homes with decent ventilation or AC.
Stat: Most crews run extended hours or 6–7 day weeks during peak summer months to meet demand (source: CPCA labour survey).

FALL (September–November)
The last hurrah before winter. And your siding knows it.
Mild temps, lower UV = perfect for touch-ups or finishing what spring started.
Great time for trim, porches, and smaller exteriors.
Bonus: you can actually get a crew without begging.
Fact: Fall paint jobs last longer than late-summer ones thanks to cooler curing temps (Benjamin Moore pro tips).

WINTER (December–February)
Outside? Forget it. Inside? Let’s do this.
Best season for bedrooms, hallways, cabinets, and condo makeovers.
Fewer bookings = faster turnaround and less juggling schedules.
Dry winter air = fast drying with less paint odour.
Fact: Many paint manufacturers recommend interior winter painting due to fewer humidity swings (Sherwin-Williams).

If your paint is cracking, peeling, or fading — it’s not “character.”
That’s your home yelling: “Paint me, maybe?”
Why Homeowners Trust The Goodbrush
We don’t chase jobs — we plan them for the right season
We use low-VOC, homeowner-friendly paints (aka: your house won’t smell like a chemical factory)
Neat crews, no stress, and yes — a rock-solid 3-year warranty
We’ve got 107+ 5-star Google reviews, and zero horror stories
Plan Smart. Paint Right.
Book your quote today — and let’s make sure your project hits the sweet spot.