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...
by Rainbow | Jan 16, 2018 | Painting Tips
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Accumulation of dirt, dust particles and/or other debris on the paint film; may resemble mildew. Possible Causes: Use of a low quality paint, especially lower grades of satin or semi gloss. Soil splashing onto siding. Air pollution,...
by Rainbow | Jan 16, 2018 | Painting Tips
The main cause of damp is due to porous building materials. Pores act as a passageway for water in the form of rising damp and direct water penetration. When water evaporates, the water soluble salts and/or acids are left behind in and on the surface area. The signs...
by Rainbow | Dec 12, 2017 | Painting Tips
Possible Causes: Application of an extremely hard, rigid coating, like an alkyd enamel, over a more flexible coating, like a latex primer. Application of a top coat before the undercoat is dry. Natural aging of oil-based paints as temperatures fluctuate. The constant...
by Rainbow | Dec 12, 2017 | Painting Tips
Blistering is usually caused by the evaporation of trapped moisture or solvent. If surfaces are painted shortly after washing down, even if time is allowed for surface drying, blistering may occur as a result of moisture absorbed into the old paint. Painting in the...
