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Caulk Failures |
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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.
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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...
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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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