5 Common Paint Defects And How To Fix Them by MyProperty

Paint jobs are essential to any home build. Fresh coats of paint add vibrancy and create moods in a particular space. They may also add to the comfort and quirks of the homes’ inhabitants. Unfortunately, as much as paints provide aesthetics and purpose in any home, there are times when they were applied poorly, resulting in unsightly painted surfaces.

Here are five of the most common paint defects and how to prevent them:

Cracking

Also called flaking, cracking is the breaking of at least one layer of a dry paint surface. It usually happens due to aging, low-quality paint, a super-thin paint layer on the surface, or painting wooden surfaces without proper priming.

Suppose you plan to renovate a Pag-IBIG foreclosed house and lot you recently bought. In that case, here’s how you can deal with cracked paint and how to avoid cracking from occurring again:

1. Use steel wool, brush, or paint scraper to remove the loose, cracked paint.
2. Sand the surface to make it smooth. Feather the edges, so they blend seamlessly. Then, clean the surface and ready for priming.
3. Prime wooden areas to give your paint more surface area to adhere to.
4. Load your brush or roller adequately. You don’t want thin paint layers as these may cause an uneven surface. Apply two or more coats of paint for an even and opaque finish.

It is best to use top-quality primer and paints for your remodeling job. You’ll find a wide variety of top-tier paint brands in hardware stores all over the Philippines.

Peeling

Peeling is similar to cracking in the sense that it happens because of poor adhesion. You might think that applying primer ensures that paint layers will stick till the end of time. However, peeling can still happen when moisture escapes the walls, especially in kitchens and basements. Peeling may also occur due to applying oil-based paints on a wet surface.

Prevent peeling by identifying the source or cause of humidity in a room you want to repaint. Proper caulking and sealing are solutions you can use to eliminate excess moisture. Do the same process of preparing your surfaces as you would when dealing with cracked paint. For peeling, however, it is best to use acrylic latex paints for a water-resistant coating.

Sagging

Sagging happens when you apply another coating on a layer that is still drying. It can also occur after using paint in highly moist environments or in a room with poor ventilation. To solve this problem, thoroughly dry your newly painted surfaces with a fan or open the windows if there are any. Avoid painting over oily or greasy, unhardened surfaces to keep paints from peeling. For additional adhesion, apply a layer of cobalt and lead drier to keep your paint stuck on the wall.

Chalking

At first glance, you won’t notice your walls or surfaces are chalking until you touch them. Chalking happens when you use low-grade, highly pigmented paint. It can also occur when you use interior paint for outdoor applications, paint on porous surfaces, mix underpants with finishes, and paint rooms exposed to moisture and harmful UV rays.

Clean your surface with a steel brush or wool and remove any paint residue and chalk particles. Then, use an oil-based or acrylic latex primer before repainting with an exterior finish. If little to no chalking remains after you’ve cleaned your surface, then priming may no longer be necessary.

Fading

Fading paint jobs can be annoying, especially when they only last for a few months or a maximum of one or two years. Fast fading could be due to poor priming and using low-quality paint. Clean away any chalking first before applying your new primer coat. Then, place two to three coats of your preferred high-quality paint.

Painting your walls, ceiling, and surfaces are tasks that need careful preparation and attention. Prevent these five paint job defects and learn to fix them through proper priming, applying an even layer of paint, and dealing with moisture and heat when repainting new surfaces.

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