Whether you did your last paint job yourself or hired a not so professional company, the smallest mistakes can turn into big ones a few years down the line. In order to avoid mistakes, choose a company that gets the small stuff right each and every time. Painting is more than just applying coats of paint and primer, there are major do’s and don’ts to abide by in order to prevent mistakes from being made. Here at Hensel Painting we sweat the small stuff in order to ensure the job gets done right and can withstand the test of time.
Bubbles
When bubbles appear on the surface of any painted wall, it typically means that the paint was applied in an environment whose temperature was too hot or too cold. Extreme weather or temperatures affect the chemical make up of paint causing abnormalities to arise, ones that wouldn’t occur on a day with mild weather. Bubbled paint or paint with a dimpled surface is often found on walls with latex and acrylic finishes or when applied to a naturally porous surface like brick or plywood. Along with temperature, shaking the paint before its application or rapidly rolling paint onto the surface being painted can increase the chances of the painting bubbling.
Peeling
This one is pretty simple. Peeling occurs because there is no adhesive between the paint and the underlying later. The best way to avoid peeling is to sand the surface before painting. Sandpaper disrupts the base surface enough to create a place for the paint to attach itself to.
Cracking
There are three types of cracking that happens when painting. The three groups of cracking are mud cracks, hairline cracks and alligator cracks. Just because paint cracking can happen, does not mean it should be expected or tolerated. If you are working with painters who know their stuff, cracking should be nonexistent. Mud cracking is a product of applying paint too thick on a surface that wasn’t entirely clean. Hairline cracks appear when the particular paint contains low adhesive properties, if the paint is cheap, or when it is over spread. Alligator cracks are a result of paint being applied on top of a wet glossy finish or base coat.
Small mistakes seem harmless at first! Don't settle for paint job that isn't just what you want. Say no to the bubbles, cracking and peeling and give Hensel Painting a call. Doing it yourself or consulting painting companies without the necessary experience is the quickest way to end up with a paint job you will regret. Get it done right the first time with us here at Hensel Painting. Contact us today for your free estimate!
