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.
According to Glidden, a popular brand of paint, one coat of oil-based paint applied at room temperature takes between six and eight hours to dry to the touch. Glidden also recommends waiting 16 hours before applying a second coat. Latex paints may dry in an hour or less and can be repainted after about four hours.