What is the dry time for both oil-based (alkyd) and water-based (latex) paint?
Generally, latex paints when applied at room temperature will be dry (to touch) within an hour of application. Additional coats may be added within four to six hours after the original coat was applied. Poor ventilation, low temperature, high humidity and thick films will increase times. Oil-based paint when applied at room temperature will dry (to touch) generally within six to eight hours. Additional coats may be applied within sixteen hours of the original coat. Poor ventilation, low temperature, high humidity and thick films will increase times.
