by Rainbow | Sep 10, 2020 | Painting Tips
Subjective term used to describe the lightening of the color of a pigmented paint following exposure to light, heat, time, temperature, chemicals, etc. The observed fading may result from deterioration of the pigment, the vehicle/binder, or from a decrease in gloss. A...
by Rainbow | Sep 10, 2020 | Painting Tips
Appearance of a denser color or increased gloss where wet and dry layers overlap during paint application. Possible Causes: Failure to maintain a “wet edge” when painting. Use of a low solids “economy” paint. Solution Using a Rainbow pure...
by Rainbow | Sep 10, 2020 | Painting Tips
Normally this is caused due to insufficient cement being mixed into the plaster. It can also been caused by too much moisture in the substrate that has not been allowed to escape. Solution: Ensure that the surface is dry. Brush the friable plastered areas with a...
by Rainbow | Sep 10, 2020 | Painting Tips
The most widespread cause of flaking is moisture, either in the surface or deposited during painting. If moisture is in the under-surface at the time of painting, heat will draw it out and the paint will blister or tend to crack or flake. Alternatively, moisture may...
by Rainbow | Sep 10, 2020 | Painting Tips
This is a major cause of coating de-elaminating in moist, damp and poorly ventilated areas. It can appear as green, black or brown/red. The only way to remove it is to ensure that the fungal spores (roots) are killed. Solution: Dilute fungal wash as stated on the...
