Cracking (Interior) - Cameleon Paints | Industrial Coatings | Protective Coatings | Toll Manufacturing | Textured Coatings

CRACKING / FLAKING

 "The splitting of a dry paint film through at least one coat as a result of aging, which ultimately will lead to complete failure of the paint. In its early stages, the problem appears as hairline cracks; in its later stages, flaking occurs."

POSSIBLE CAUSES:

1. Use of lower quality paint that has inadequate adhesion and flexibility.

2. Over-thinning or overspreading the paint.

3. Inadequate surface preparation, or applying the paint to bare wood without first applying a primer.

4. Excessive hardening and embrittlement of alkyd paint as the paint job ages.

SOLUTION:

Remove loose and flaking paint with a scraper or wire brush, sanding the surface and feathering the edges. If the flaking occurs in multiple layers of paint, use of a filler may be necessary. Prime bare wood areas before repainting. Use of a top quality primer and top coat should prevent a recurrence of the problem.