Painting the exterior of your home is a big undertaking which is why it’s best to hire a professional painter to do the job. Here are five common painting problems professional painters frequently encounter and know how to fix.
1. Blistering & Flaking Paint
Paint typically begins to blister and flake if it’s been applied over an area of the siding where moisture has been trapped beneath the surface or where other contaminants like grease, dirt or oil were not removed prior to painting. Proper surface cleaning and preparation is the fundamental key to creating a long-lasting paint surface.
2. Foaming Paint
Foaming occurs when paint is applied using the wrong type of paint roller. Sponge or foam rollers should be avoided when using water-based paints. Also, rollers with a long pile or nap can hold air that creates bubbles when wet paint is applied. When these bubbles burst they create craters leaving an uneven paint surface.
3. Mud-Cracking Paint
Mud-cracking is a term used to describe cracks that appear when paint has been applied too thickly on to a textured surface or sometimes, when applied to a smooth surface with a brush. The best way to avoid mud-cracking is to make sure the paint has been thinned to a proper consistency to create a thin layer when applied. Thick paint is more prone to cracking when it dries.
4. Mold Growth
If mold is growing on your home’s exterior it usually indicates an area of high moisture concentration which could be due to a variety of factors. The best solution is to take steps to eliminate the moisture problem then treat the area with a fungicide before applying a fresh coat of paint.
5. Rain-Spotted Paint
Rain-spotting occurs when freshly applied paint has not completely dried before being subjected to rain shower or storm. This problem can be corrected by allowing the paint to dry completely, lightly sanding the affected area, and then re-applying a fresh layer of paint.
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