Solving Common Paint Problems
Professional Paint Repair Services for Your Home
Interior painting problems stem from just a few common issues—like cracks, peeling, mildew, and water stains. They can be frustrating, but with a little guidance and effort, you can have things looking as good as new. Here’s what you need to know. Common paint problems can occur both during and after the painting process. Here’s a list of some of the most frequent issues:
Blistering
Description: Paint bubbles or blisters on the surface.
Causes: Moisture trapped beneath the paint, painting in high humidity, applying paint to a damp or hot surface, or using oil-based paint over a damp surface.
Solution: Scrape off blisters, sand the surface, ensure it’s dry, and repaint.
Peeling
Description: Paint peels away from the surface, often in large sections.
Causes: Poor surface preparation, moisture problems, using incompatible paint types, or applying paint to a dirty or greasy surface.
Solution: Remove all peeling paint, clean and prepare the surface, address moisture issues, and apply a suitable primer before repainting.
Cracking and Flaking
Description: Paint film cracks, leading to flaking.
Causes: Applying paint too thinly, using low-quality paint, excessive layers of paint, or painting over a less flexible substrate.
Solution: Remove loose paint, sand the area, apply a primer if necessary, and repaint with a flexible, high-quality paint.
Alligatoring
Description: The paint cracks and resembles alligator skin.
Causes: Applying a second coat before the first one dries, using incompatible paints (like latex over oil-based), or aging paint.
Solution: Remove the affected paint layers, sand the surface, prime, and repaint.
Chalking
Description: A powdery residue forms on the paint surface.
Causes: Weathering of paint, using low-quality paint with a high pigment concentration, or using exterior paint indoors.
Solution: Clean the surface thoroughly, apply a suitable primer, and repaint with a quality exterior-grade paint if outside.
Efflorescence
Description: White, crystalline deposits appear on the paint surface.
Causes: Moisture migrating through a porous surface like brick or concrete, carrying salts to the surface.
Solution: Address moisture issues, clean off the efflorescence, apply a suitable sealer, and repaint.
Mildew
Description: Black, green, or brown spots appear on the paint surface.
Causes: High humidity, poor ventilation, using interior paint in a damp environment, or painting over existing mildew.
Solution: Clean with a mildew-killing solution, improve ventilation, and repaint with a mildew-resistant paint.
Fading
Description: Paint color fades or changes over time.
Causes: Exposure to UV rays, using low-quality paint, or applying paint to a surface exposed to harsh weather.
Solution: Use high-quality, UV-resistant paint and consider using lighter colors that resist fading better.
Wrinkling
Description: Paint forms a wrinkled skin.
Causes: Applying paint too thickly, painting in extreme temperatures, or applying a second coat before the first coat dries.
Solution: Sand the surface, allow it to dry completely, and apply a thinner coat of paint.
Staining
Description: Stains bleed through the paint.
Causes: Water damage, smoke, grease, or tannins from wood.
Solution: Clean the area, apply a stain-blocking primer, and repaint.
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