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Caulk Failures

Interior Paint Solution

 
 

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.

Possible Causes:

Use of lower quality caulk.

Use of wrong type of caulk for particular application (e.g., using latex or vinyl caulk in areas where there is prolonged contact with water or considerable movement of the caulked surfaces).

Solution:

Use a top quality water-based all-acrylic or siliconized acrylic caulk if prolonged contact with water is not anticipated. These caulks are flexible enough to adapt to minor fluctuations in the substrate, stretching in gaps that widen slightly over time. They also adhere to a wide range of interior building materials, including wood, ceramic tile, concrete, glass, plaster, bare aluminum, brick and plastic — even in areas where moisture is present. Note: Silicone caulk should not be painted.

 

 

 

Interior Paint Problems

 

Exterior Paint Problems

Blistering

Burnishing

Blocking

Caulk Failures

Cracking - Flaking

Foaming - Cratering

Lapping

Mud Cracking

Mildew

Picture Framing

Poor Scrub Resistance

Poor Sheen Uniformity

Poor Stain Resistance

Poor Flow - Leveling

Poor Hiding

Roller Marks - Stipple

Roller Spattering

Sagging

Surfactant Leaching

Wrinkling

Yellowing

 

Alligatoring
Blistering

Chalk Run down
Chalking
Cracking Flaking

Dirt Pickup
Efflorescence - Mottling
Fading-Poor Color Retention
Frosting

Lapping

Mildew

Nailhead Rusting

Paint Incompatibility

Peeling
Poor Galvanized Metal Adhesion
Poor Alkali Resistance
Poor Gloss Retention

Surfactant Leaching

Tannin Staining

Vinyl Siding Warp

Wax Bleed

Wrinkling

 

 

 

 

Exterior Paint Problems & Solution


Alligatoring

Patterned cracking in the surface of the paint film resembling the regular scales of an alligator...


Blistering

Blistering is the formation of bubbles resulting from localized loss of adhesion and lifting of the paint film from the underlying surface...

 

Chalk Run down

Chalk Run-down: The washing down of chalk from an excessively eroding paint onto another area below (a brick foundation, for example), ruining its appearance...


Chalking

Formation of fine powder on the surface of the paint film during weathering, which can cause color fading. Although some degree of chalking is a normal, desirable way for a paint film to wear, excessive film erosion can result in heavy chalking...


Cracking Flaking

The splitting of a dry paint film through at least one coat, which will lead to complete failure of the paint. Early on, the problem appears as hairline cracks; later, flaking of paint chips occurs...

 

Dirt Pickup

Accumulation of dirt, dust particles and/or other debris on the paint film; may resemble mildew...

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Painting tips & tricks


Rub petroleum jelly on the hinges and door knobs before you start to paint a door. If you get paint on them, they will wipe off easily.

To keep white paint from yellowing, add 2 drops of black paint to each Gallon of white.

When painting ceilings, cut a child’s rubber ball in half and put your paint brush in one of the halves to catch the drips.

An old pair of swimming goggles will protect your eyes from paint splatters and drips when painting ceilings.

When painting, protect your hands and face with moisturizer. Cleanup will be easier and the moisturizer will prevent paint from seeping into the pores.

To stop paint from dripping, punch a few holes in the rim of the paint can. When the brush is wiped against the edge, the paint flows back into the can. The lid covers the holes so the paint won’t dry out.

Before pouring paint from a can, cover the rim with masking tape. After pouring, remove the tape -- the rim will be clean and the cover will fit tightly.

To remove lumps from paint: Cut a piece of screen to fit the inside of the paint can. Set it on top of the paint and let it float down to the bottom of the can. It will take all the lumps with it, trapping them at the bottom of the can.

When painting a room, dip a small card into the paint so that you have the exact colour with you and can match accessories in store.

When painting inside corners, trim the paint brush bristles to a V to save strokes and spread paint more easily.

When you poke a paint brush into corners or allow it to rest on the bottom of the paint can, the bristles curl and stray. To straighten natural bristles (not synthetics), try wrapping the brush in a couple of thicknesses of damp cloth and press gently with an iron. The steam and cloth binding do the job. Only light pressure is needed. Let the bristles cool before you unwrap the brush.

When painting old woodwork fill in the holes or cracks with a mixture of flour and some of the paint you are using. It hardens like cement and matches perfectly.

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