Many homeowners prefer scheduling home improvement projects, including exterior painting, during spring because of the ideal temperature and pleasant weather. However, this is also a time when pollen particles are prevalent, which may be a concern as they might mess up your new coat of exterior paint.

Exterior Painting Issues in the Spring Pollen Season

There are plenty of challenges you might face should you decide to paint your home’s exterior in the spring. If you live in areas with many trees, grasses, and weeds, the pollen grains could rise significantly during this time. It is important to clean exterior surfaces to ensure proper paint adhesion. Pine trees, in particular, release a high amount of pollen that you can even see in the air. Monitoring pollen levels can help you decide the best time to start your painting project. Pine pollen is particularly visible and problematic during spring.



If you’re planning to update your home’s exterior surfaces with a new color, pollen can be an issue. Not only will you be suffering from allergies, but it can stick to wet paint and ruin the paint job. It is essential to clean horizontal surfaces thoroughly to prevent pollen accumulation. As such, many homeowners tend to wait until late in the season or early summer. Others choose to have siding installed, using low-maintenance options like vinyl or fiber cement board.

Should You Paint Your Home's Exterior Anyway?

Even during peak pollen season, Tony’s Roofcare can transform your home’s exterior with a beautiful, pollen-resistant paint job. We understand you might know us best for our roof repair expertise, but we’re also a trusted local contractor serving Tacoma and greater Seattle for exterior home painting. Here’s how we handle exterior paint projects during pollen season:

• Meticulous Prep: We thoroughly clean your exterior using methods specifically designed for your siding material, removing existing pollen and creating the perfect base for a long-lasting paint job.
• Pollen-Smart Scheduling: We monitor pollen forecasts to schedule your project whenever possible on low-pollen days, minimizing pollen interference.
• Vertical Advantage: Since most house exteriors are vertical, pollen has less opportunity to settle. We’ll still provide a pre-painting wipe-down for added peace of mind.
• Fast & Flawless Application: Our experienced painters apply a fresh coat of paint quickly and efficiently, minimizing the window for pollen to land.
• Adaptable Approach: We’re prepared to take additional steps based on real-time pollen conditions and any unforeseen circumstances to ensure a perfect finish.

Hire Qualified Local Painter for Your Exterior Painting Project

Despite the pollen season challenges when it comes to painting your home during the spring season, it may not be a big issue as long as preventative measures are followed. Painting professionals like Tony’s Roofcare Inc. will make sure that your home’s exteriors will not be affected by high pollen count by monitoring pollen forecasts. Hiring professional painting services ensures that the project is handled expertly from start to finish.

For best results, we may use acrylic paint as it dries quickly and evenly. Before applying it, we will clean the surfaces thoroughly to ensure that only a small amount of pollen will get stuck as the paint dries. Acrylic paints dry fast enough to prevent pollen from infiltrating the paint film. After the paint job, you may not even notice them on the painted surface.

Whether you’re just looking for straightforward siding repairs, a fresh coat of paint on siding or are ready for a complete overhaul, Tony’s Roofcare Inc. has the products and services that will work for you. We offer a free estimate for any exterior painting project. To learn more, give us a call, or fill out our contact form to request an estimate. With the right precautions, it is possible to have your home painted during pollen season.