Looking up the
Awlgrip Painting Environment guidelines they have the following:
Moisture Complications
Moisture on the surface can be disastrous. Problems are noticable when moisture comes in contact with the Awlgrip or Awlcraft 2000 Topcoats before they complete the first stage of curing.
Results can be:
- overall loss of gloss and image
- flat spots
- a rough or grainy surface
- blistering
These problems can also occur as a result of overcoating a primed surface that has not adequately cured or applying the topcoat to a surface that is contaminated with moisture.
Avoid applying topcoats in situations where rain, dew, fog or other condensation can contact the paint surface before the coating has completed the first stage of cure. Whenever feasible, erect some kind of cover or shade over the work area. This cover will help keep dew from the curing finish.
Condensation occurs when the air becomes completely saturated with moisture and the temperature drops below the dew point. At standard conditions (77°F (25°C), 50% R.H.), avoid applying topcoats when the temperature could drop below the dew point within 6–8 hours after the application.
A couple of days ago the forecast was for fine weather the whole of this week. Now look at the 10 day forecast from weather.com (I captured as an image as it will change):
We are trying to get the deck done so we can put down the Treadmaster. Looks like another week, I wont get the painting done in time for the weekend.
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