Common Painting Problems

Following are some of the paint problems faced, click on the topics to view the details and remedies.

• Algae/Fungus Growth on General Surfaces

• Bleeding and discoloration at the time of application / immediately after application

• Cracking of Plaster

• Cracking on outside paintwork

• Dampness in walls

• Dust/bittiness on new paintwork

• Efflorescence

• Flaking Blistering of Paint on Exterior Brick/Masonry

• Flaking of Paint on Plaster

• Lack of Film Thickness on Edges

• Mud cracking

• Paint leaves unpainted spots

• Plasticizer migration

• Poor gloss level on new paintwork

• Poor Surface Preparation

• Powdery Chalky Surface on Previously Painted Exterior

• Powdery Chalky Surfaces on Outside Paintwork

• Powdery Chalky Surfaces on Plaster

• Sags and Runs on New Paintwork

• Shrivelling on New Paintwork

• Slow Drying of Solvent-Based Gloss Paints and Varnish

• Staining Discolouration of Paint Generally - Cause I

• Staining Discolouration of Paint Generally - Cause II

• Surface Contamination