 Do you have issues with your interior paint or exterior paint beginning to look, well, unkept? You have put all the effort in to get it on just right. But over time, you are noticing some defects popping up. Let us give you a few pointers from professional painters on how to correctly address some of these issues, so they don’t mess with your painting projects.
Paint Flaking Paint flaking or peeling doesn’t usually happen right away, after painting. It usually starts when small fault or crack lines appear in the finished surface. Then the paint flakes or curls up away from the surface. The reason most likely is that low-quality paint was used, or too much paint was applied to the surface during the coating. The paint is not effectively adhering to the surface. You can try removing any peeling or flaking paint using a wire brush. Or if you have a paint scraper, that will also do the job. You will need to rough up the affected area, so the paint will adhere. Start with some course sandpaper and then finish up with fine abrasive grade. Keep in mind that you will also need to deal with the edges from the peeling. Smooth those out so that you will eliminate lines showing up between the two areas. Don’t forget to prime the area to be repaired before repainting it. Paint on Carpets Often, paint will splatter as it is being applied. Unfortunately, it is likely to land on your carpeting or rungs. Clean up as soon as you notice the splatter or spill. First, grab a paint scrapper and get up as much of the paint as possible. Using a sponge next will capture any flakes. Then take a dry cloth and blot up anything remaining. Be gentle, as you do not want to push paint down further into the fibers. Using a bit of dish soap and water will clean up any traces that are still remaining. Then let the carpet dry completely. Color Choice Error You would not be the first person who thought a certain color or shade would be perfect for your project. Once you get the paint home and apply the first coat, you realize you have made a mistake. This isn’t the end of the line for your painting project. Decide if the color is to bright? Maybe it is contrasting too much? If you return the paint to the store, more often than not, they can add a tint to it to fix it for you. You can get some great advice from the paint store on how to lighten the area or darken it. They are move than willing to offer their expertise to resolve any color errors. If you are going to adjust the shade, check to see how dry the surface is. You may have to scuff it up a bit so that the new coat will adhere. Painters Tape Painters tape is a really great tool to have for any painting project. You can easily tape off edges, trim, borders, and any surfaces that you do not want any paint on. The tricky thing is to get the paint tape off early. It is recommended not to leave any painters tape on longer than an hour. If you do, any paint could come off with the tape when you remove it. That can leave your edges along the tape raggedy. And you should remove it, pulling away from the painted surface. There are many more tips that professional Edmonton painters have in their toolboxes. If you are encountering issues while doing a painting project, a lot of the pros are willing to offer advise on why an issue could be occurring and how to fix it. Don’t be timid or reluctant to ask them.
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