Painting jobs in and around the home are popular with the DIY enthusiasts. Painting and decorating in general are jobs we can easily tackle. Easily, that is if we follow a few important points. Plan and prepare for the job, use the best quality materials you can and the correct tools for the job. These elements combined with a bit of thought and a bit of confidence should ensure we achieve satisfactory results. However, with all of the above in place, things can still go wrong and the finished product does not sometimes meet our expectations. Many of the most common problems associated with painting are caused by relatively simple errors, and a little understanding of these causes can save a lot of frustration and time as well as the cost of additional materials. Listed below are some of these problems and their causes Top bearing flush trim router bit Router Bit B0CKYCZMKH.
Most problems we encounter during painting originate from poor surface preparation, poor working conditions and access, poor quality paint and brushes/rollers and the incorrect application of the paint. This could be too much paint on the brush or painting on a dirty wet oily surface. Poor painting technique can also result in a poor surface finish.
Paint Flaking. This is caused by either poor surface preparation whereby paint has been applied over a dirty greasy or wax polished finish of some kind. These products will cause an interface between the paint and the wood surface. On ceilings and walls, applying emulsion paint over an unclean surface or dampness will also cause flaking
Runs or Sagging. These problems originate from the paint being applied too thickly or is not brushed out adequately, causing runs and sagging. A common cause of runs is when painting around fittings such as door handles and hinges. Paint will congregate around these fittings and gradually seep out. It is advised to remove any door fittings or door attachments prior to painting. Upon drying, where runs are evident, the only solution is to allow the paint to fully cure for a number of days or as recommended by manufacturer. Then, gently rub down and smooth with a fine grain wet and dry paper before recoating.
Dust and Dirt. There is nothing more annoying than checking dry paint work only to find that there are specks of dust and pimples embedded in the paint. This is generally caused by one of two reasons. Either there was dust on the surface before painting or it had become embedded sometime during or after painting. Although we should always ensure adequate ventilation when painting we must try to prevent any dust or debris being blown onto our painted surfaces. When painting outside, windblown dust can be a big problem and is often blown into the paint tin thus contaminating the whole batch. It is therefore a good idea to transfer small amounts of paint into a paint kettle so the surface area of the paint is not so susceptible to the wind and airborne debris. Again, the best solution for rectification is to allow the paint to fully cure and rub down with wet and dry paper.
One common fault, especially when painting window frames and moulded woodwork is not cleaning out thoroughly all contours and crevices. Unless this is done carefully by tying a lint free cloth around a thin stick and soaking it with white spirit, you will be painting over ingrained and compacted dirt which will be noticeable when the job is finished.
Blistering is caused by painting over wet or damp surface or painting on top of soft and flaking paint. Unfortunately, the solution is again to allow full curing then rubbing down with wet and dry paper before repainting.
