PROBLEM & SOLUTION FOR PEELING EXTERIOR PAIN

PROBLEM & SOLUTION FOR PEELING EXTERIOR PAINT

Paint problems occur in any environment and numerous reasons. In areas with high humidity and constant rain, peeling paint is a common problem. Fortunately, the problem is equally easy to diagnose and can be fixed so that it doesn’t remain a problem in the future.

Excess moisture

Moisture that is allowed to sneak behind the paint film can cause peeling. If you become aware of exterior paint peeling from only a few areas, you should check to see if moisture is the problem.

To diagnose this you will need to look for missing caulk, leaks in the wall or roof.
Look for guttering system that is old and damage and get it replaced.
Check to ensure that your downspouts are away from the foundation and are not creating pools of water.

Poor adhesion

Paint can also peel because of the paint itself. A poor painting job, perhaps on a dirty surface, will cause poor adhesion.

Peeling can also happen if the surface was wet when oil-based paint was applied. Failure to properly prime the house before painting can also lead to peeling.
Primer allows the paint to bond easily and will help correct the moisture problem as well. Invest in good quality paint as low quality paint products can also peel.

Solution

You first need to scrape the peeling paint away by using a scraper to gently remove the areas that are peeling
Feather sand around the area unit the surface is flat.
Prime the area that you have sanded with a high quality exterior paint prime.
Installing new caulk around vulnerable areas will prevent more moisture from getting behind the paint. Peeling paint near the foundation of the house could mean that there is a drainage problem as well.

Prevention

Taking a few extra steps and spending a little more from the start will go a long way to keeping your paint looking fresh for longer.

Pick a day when it is dry to paint. Do not paint right after it rains to ensure you have a dry surface to work with.
Do not stint on the paint either. A cheap paint will save you some money now, but you may find yourself having to scrape and repaint more often.

What you need

Paint, roller brush, sand paper, sealer, scraper.