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Interior Paint Problems & Solution
Burnishing
Increase in gloss or sheen of paint film
when subjected to rubbing, scrubbing or having an object
brush up against it...
Blistering
Bubbles resulting from localized loss of
adhesion and lifting of the paint film from the underlying
surface...
Blocking
Undesirable sticking together of two painted
surfaces when pressed together (e.g., a door sticking to
the jamb)...
Caulk
Failures
Loss of caulk's initial adhesion and
flexibility, causing it to crack and/or pull away from the
surfaces to which it is applied...
Cracking - Flaking
The splitting of a dry paint film through
at least one coat as a result of aging, which ultimately
will lead to complete failure of the paint. In its early
stages, the problem appears as hairline cracks; in its
later stages, flaking occurs...
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Pour a small amount
of the stripper into a convenient glass or metal
container and apply it as specified on the label.
It's best to start at the top of your project and
work your way down. Take the time to work it into
hard-to-reach places.
Sprinkle a light
coating of sawdust over the stripper just before you
remove it. The sawdust thickens the stripper, making
it easier to remove.
Reapply the stripper
to detailed or problem areas and use specialty
scrapers to remove the softened material. Use light
pressure on the scrapers to keep from tearing or
gouging the wood. If you can't find a contoured
scraper, use the corner of a putty knife.
Scrub the entire
project with nylon brushes or abrasive pads to
remove all traces of the old finish and the stripper
sludge.