Paint has the ability to change the entire feel and look of any room, which makes it the most transformative tool a homeowner has. However, with total transformation comes room for error. Without professional help, the proper tools and set up, paint can easily bubble, crack and peel. Statistics show that 1 in 10 paint jobs experience major problems when professional help is not consulted. In order for your next paint project to go smoothly, find out the causes for paint malfunctions and how to prevent them.
Why Does Paint Bubble?
Bubbling occurs when the paint film loses its adhesive property and lifts from the underlying surface. Aside from ruining the aesthetic of the walls, bubbles almost always lead to paint peeing.
Reason Your Paint Bubbled:
- You painted on a humid day
The surface of the wall wasn't prepared correctly before painting
You painted a hot (above 90 degrees), dirty, cold (below 50 degrees) or damp surface
You painted an oil-based paint over latex paint
You painted too quickly!
How To Prevent Bubbles:
Before any painting occurs, clean and dry your surface! Always take a primer sealer to the surface of your walls before adding paint. Also, consider the conditions you are painting in before you begin. Excessive heat, humidity or cold is will certainly cause an issue later on down the road.
Why Does Paint Peel?
Peeling occurs when the paint is unable to hold on to the underlying layer. Painting slick, glossy surfaces typically end in peeled paint as they are not textured enough for the proper coating to occur.
How To Prevent Peeling:
Sanding the surface of your walls will allow the paint to stick better. Like bubbling, ensure that you are working in an area with a moderate temperature.
Why Does Paint Crack?
When one crack appears in your paint, it almost always begins to grow. However, the problem usually begins as a hairline crack and with time, causes the whole surface to begin to flake.
Reasons Paint Could Be Cracking:
- An old or low-quality paint was used
The paint was spread too thin or too thick
The paint dried too fast
Additional coats of paint were applied before the previous coats had fully dried
The surface wasn't prepared properly
What You Can Do If Paint Cracks:
If the cracking has just begun, take a wire brush or scraper to remove the flaking paint. Next, sand the area, prime the affected spots and repaint. However, if the cracking is gone too far, remove all the paint, sand the surface, prime and repaint.
With great potential for mistakes, hire a professional to tackle the prepping and painting process. Hensel Painting has worked to bring quality painting services to Northern Colorado for two decades and continues to do so today. Give us a call today or contact us online for a free project estimate.
