by David Ostrowski | Dec 20, 2013 | Problem Solver
DESCRIPTION Formation of air bubbles (foaming) and resulting small, round concave depressions (cratering) when bubbles break in a paint film during drying. POSSIBLE CAUSES Shaking a partially filled can of paint or using too high of a speed when using a drill mixer....
by David Ostrowski | Dec 20, 2013 | Problem Solver
DESCRIPTION Failure of paint to dry to a smooth film, resulting in unsightly brush and roller marks after the paint dries. POSSIBLE CAUSES Application of additional paint or rebrushing or re-rolling in areas where the paint has partially dried. “Working”...
by David Ostrowski | Dec 20, 2013 | Problem Solver
DESCRIPTION Bubbles caused from a loss of adhesion and lifting of the paint film from the underlying surface. POSSIBLE CAUSES Heat blistering caused by painting in direct sunlight on a surface that is too warm. Moisture blistering can be caused by the migration of...
by David Ostrowski | Dec 18, 2013 | Problem Solver
DESCRIPTION Undesirable adhesion between two painted surfaces or between paint and weather stripping. The paint sticks to itself or to the weather stripping when a window or door is opened and usually leaves bare patches of substrate. POSSIBLE CAUSES Not allowing...
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