Peeling Paint

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Peeling paint is a very common paint problem but can be caused either by moisture or poor adhesion. Peeling due to poor adhesion is characterized by the paint peeling and separating from an earlier paint layer (intercoat peeling) or from the substrate leaving some paint behind. Sometimes portions of earlier paint layers are visible under the curling, peeling paint layer.

POSSIBLE CAUSES:
• Seepage of moisture through unsealed joints, worn sealant or leaks in roof or walls.
• Excess moisture escaping through the exterior walls (more likely if paint is solvent-based).
• Inadequate surface preparation.
• Use of lower quality paint.
• Applying a solvent-based paint over a wet surface.
• Earlier blistering of paint (see Blistering).

SOLUTION:
• Try to identify and eliminate source of moisture. Prepare surface by removing all loose paint with scraper or stiff wire brush, sand rough edges, and apply appropriate primer. Repaint with a top quality acrylic water-based exterior paint for best adhesion and water resistance.

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