Here are tips and suggestions on how to correct common paint problems. Homeowners all over the country experience these types of problems. Take the time to read the instructions carefully and follow them, and you can correct many of the paint problems around your home.
Tools and Materials Needed:
- Paint
- Paint Scraper
- Sandpaper
- Paint Brush
- Caulking Gun
- Caulk
- Paint Pail
- Exhaust Fans
- Louvers
- Solvent
- Vents or Wedges
- Undercoat
- Spot peeling sometimes occurs on the siding of a house in areas exposed to the sun's heat. Peeling is usually caused by moisture trapped in the siding that is drawn to the surface by the sun's rays. The moisture lifts the paint away from the surface.
- The first step is locating the source of the trapped moisture. Check carefully for leaks in the gutters or eaves of the house. If the peeling area is near a kitchen or bathroom, you may need to install an exhaust fan to remove the moisture and sweat buildup.
- Louvers placed in the overhang of the root - or wedges and vents placed in the siding - sometimes allow the trapped moisture to escape.
- Remove all the old paint in the peeling area. Scrape off the paint approximately 12" beyond the peeling area.
- Sand the surface down to the original wood, and prime it with a good grade of wood undercoat.
- Caulk all holes, cracks and seams with a good grade of caulking compound to avoid a repeat of the problem.
- After the caulking compound has had time to dry thoroughly, apply at least one coat of a good grade of house paint. This should completely correct the problem.
Courtesy of the National Retail Hardware Association - www.nrha.org
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