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Problem Solver

A paint defect is in many cases due to a number of causes. In some cases several defects can occur simultaneously, making the cause difficult to determine, thereby making the solution difficult to identify. Nevertheless, It is best practice to identify and determine the cause of defects before attempting to resolve the problem.

While paint defects can also be due to unsuitable paints or coatings being specified for the wrong surface, the more frequent problems are caused by an operative error such as poor surface preparation; and the incorrect preparation and application of paints.

Below are a few of the more common defects that can occur. Click on the image(s) to view detailed explanations of each defect, with possible causes, and suggested remedial actions.

This information is provided courtesy of the Rohm and Haas Paint Quality Institute. For further information about quality paint and painting from PQI, click here ...

Alligatoring	Blistering	Blocking	Burnishing	Chalking
Chalk Run-Down	Cracking (Exterior)	Cracking (Interior)	Dirt Pickup	Efflorescence
Fading	Flow / Levelling	Foaming	Frosting	Lapping (Exterior)
Lapping (Interior)	Mildew (Exterior)	Mildew (Interior)	Mud Cracking	Nail Head Rusting
Paint Incompatibility	Peeling	Picture Framing	Poor Alkali Resistance	Poor Adhesion to Galvanising
Poor Gloss Retention	Poor Hiding	Poor Sheen Uniformity	Poor Stain Resistance	Poor Print Resistance
Roller Marks	Roller Spatter	Sagging	Scrub Resistance	Surfactant Leaching
Tannin Staining	Vinyl Siding Warp	Wax Bleeding	Wrinkling	Yellowing

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