by David Ostrowski | Dec 20, 2013 | Problem Solver
DESCRIPTION The cracking of the paint film over a caulked area. POSSIBLE CAUSES Using caulks that are not paintable. Before using caulk, make sure it indicates paintable on the packaging. Applying paint over a partially dried bead of caulk, the paint dries first,...
by David Ostrowski | Dec 20, 2013 | Problem Solver
DESCRIPTION Loss of caulk’s initial adhesion and flexibility, causing painted caulk 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...
by David Ostrowski | Dec 20, 2013 | Problem Solver
” DESCRIPTION An area that shows an unwanted increase in gloss or sheen of the paint film as a result of rubbing, scrubbing, or having an object brush up against it. POSSIBLE CAUSES Use of a flat paint in high-traffic areas, where a higher sheen level would be...
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...
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