Paint Solutions

Two painted surfaces sticking together when pressed against the other, such as doors and windows.

Paint not forming a continuous film when surface temperature is too cold, usually below 50º F.

Loss of the protective moisture seal due to the loss of the initial adhesion and flexibility.

A rough crinkled surface casued by a drying interference and forming a wrinkled skin.

Gradual formation of a yellow cast in aging oil based paints sensitive to the lack of UV exposure.

A spray of paint droplets from the roller cover as the paint is being applied.

Paint soiling with minimal resistance to the absorption of dirt and stains.

A difference in color and appearance between the original paint and the touch-up spots.

A stipple texture pattern from the roller; not desirable or planned.

Paint running down immediately after application leaving an uneven coating appearance.

Excessive wearing away of the paint film from repeated scrubbings.

Darker color where ceilings, windows, doors and corner areas were cut-in with a brush.

Failure of the finish coat to cover the previous color or a new substrate.

Marking of paint from the weight of an object such as a dish on a shelf.

Areas of black, gray brown fungus growing on paint and other surfaces, particularly in damp areas.

Looks like dried mud with deep irregular cracks in the dry paint film.

Excessive brush or roller marks causing an unsightly non-uniform surface.

Excessive bubbling that doesn't flow out and leaves craters or depressions in the paint film.

Occurs where wet and dry layers overlap during painting.
Avoid with paint area management and technique.

Spots of increased sheen where paint is rubbed. Even a fingernail stroke can burnish.

Aged paint splitting through at least one coat with flaking occurring in the later stages.

Uneven gloss with shiny or dull spots on painted surfaces.

Many wide patterned cracks in the paint film with the appearance of alligator scales.

Dome shaped paint bubbles indicating loss of adhesion. Can occur in isolation or groups.

Excessive and heavy powdering. Paints chalk naturally somewhat over long exposure to sun and weather.

Aging, dried paint starts with hairline cracks. Eventually cracking to the surface.

Excessive collection of dirt and other debris. Sometimes mistaken for mildew.

Crusty, white salt deposits leached form masonry or mortar as moisture passes through.

Early loss of color or change usually from direct sun exposure. More pronounced with yellows and reds.

Salty looking discoloration, most visible on darker colors, sometimes mistaken for efflorescence.

Is an adhesion loss of the paint due to inadequate surface preparation.

An accelerated deterioration of the top coat causing rapid luster loss.

Occurs where wet and dry layers overlap during painting. Avoid with paint area management and technique.

Blotchy usually tan colored glossy water soluble spots on latex paints.

Areas of black, gray, brown spots formed on paint and other surfaces, particularly in damp, shady areas.

Rust spots come through the paint. Preventable with proper surface preparation and priming.

Causing adhesion loss from a top coat of latex over many layers of old alkyd or oil based paint.

Paint adhesion is lost and the loose paint starts coming off in single to multiple coats.

Paint adhesion is lost and the loose paint starts coming off in single to multiple coats.

Results are color loss and complete deterioration of the paint on fresh masonry.

Brownish discoloration that will come through prime/finish coats unless properly primed.

Occurs in protected or shady areas where condensation collects sulfur dioxide from air. These salt crystals are washed away by rain in areas not protected. Painting over these crystals will cause peeling as the salts draws moisture through the paint.

Migration of waxy additives used in reconstituted wood products to the surface causing discoloration and possible wetting.

Improper paint application (usually too thick) can cause paint to have a crinkled surface.