1 Packages can be up to 165 inches (419 cm) in length and girth combined. 2  Packages can be up to 108 inches (270 cm) in length.  Packages with a large size-to-weight ratio require special pricing and dimensional weight calculations.
Quick Answer. Latex, or water-based paint, may take up to 30 days to fully cure. Fresh latex paint should be allowed to cure for at least 14 days before wiping or washing to prevent damage to the paint finish. Continue Reading.
This causes it to have a longer curing time than others. 1  Although times vary based on conditions, most latex paints are dry within one to three hours. 2  A second or third coat can typically be applied within three to five hours. 3  Because latex paint dries on the outside first, it takes at least 14 days for it to cure. If the paint is in an area with bad curing conditions, it could take up to 30 days. Oil Based Paint. Oil paint isnât as popular as it once was, mostly because it takes so long to dry and can take days to get multiple coats on. However, oil paint cures quickly. This is because it dries on the inside first and moves outward. Like latex paint, oil paint varies in dry time, although most oil based paints are dry to the touch in six to eight hours. Second coats can be applied in eight to ten hours, but many people do it the following day. This ensures the paint is dry even when conditions are not perfect.