Dive summary:
- Exterior paints sometimes just do not hold or age the way they should, but paint manufacturer Benjamin Moore says there are usually explanations, and knowing them can help avoid the problems.
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Five common problems are:
- Surface imperfections, such as alligatoring
- Blistering or bubbling
- Flaking and chalking
- Miscoloring and staining
- surfactant leaching
- Among solutions are making sure that surfaces are thoroughly dry and being careful about what kinds of materials are being laid over different kinds, such as putting a hard enamel over a latex undercoat.
From the article:
As experienced designers, contractors, and owners know, most paint and coating problems are correctable, but some are especially stubborn to address. ...
