5 Common Exterior Painting Problems
Once you’ve applied a fresh coat of paint on the exterior siding of your Minden home, you may stop thinking about your exterior paint. However, problems may arise down the road that require your attention and may necessitate the assistance of an exterior painting company.
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- Blistering – Blistering, or bubbling, occurs when paint is exposed to excess moisture and heat. Paint can blister if the surface is not prepared properly or if the paint is too thin. New lumber is also prone to blistering if it doesn’t dry fully. Blistering can be prevented by installing vapor barriers and insulation and allowing paint to dry properly. Your painting contractor can repair the blistering by scraping away the paint, sanding, priming, and repainting.
- Peeling – Paint may begin to peel on a home’s exterior as a result of blistering, excess moisture, poor adhesion, application of low-quality paint, too many coats of paint, or painting over dirty, greasy, or chalky surfaces. Power washing, scraping, heat guns, and sanding remove peeling paint effectively.
- Chalking – The term “chalking” refers to a buildup of a fine powdery substance on exterior siding. Chalking typically develops because of improper priming, thin paint applications, or the breakdown of chemicals in paint that is caused by environmental factors. Chalking can usually be eliminated by washing the exterior siding.
- Alligatoring – “Alligatoring” is a term that describes the chipping and cracking of a painted surface, and this problem occurs when the first coat of paint hasn’t dried completely before a second coat is applied, the second coat of paint is not compatible with the first coat of paint, or the paint has lost its elasticity.
- Mold and Mildew – Homeowners should be on the lookout for mold and mildew growth on their exterior painting. Mildew consumes caulk and paint film, and it can be green, black, gray, or brown in color. Low-quality paint, improper priming, excess moisture, and poor ventilation can attract this fungus, but it can be cleaned with bleach or a trisodium phosphate cleaning solution.
Make sure to examine your Minden home periodically for mildew, chalking, alligatoring, blistering, and peeling. If you need help resolving these exterior painting problems, contact an experienced painting contractor like Mastercraft Painting & Decorating, Inc..
