Paint Problem Solver

Back to Energy Home Paint Problem Solver can help you identify, correct and prevent the kind of paint failures commonly found. The problems are divided between Interior and Exterior. Remember: most paint problems can be eliminated with proper surface preparation and proper application.	.....	Interior Index	Exterior Index
		Blistering	Alligatoring
		Blocking	Blistering
		Burnishing	Chalking
		Caulk Failures	Chalk Run-Down
		Cracking/Flaking	Cracking/Flaking
		Foaming/Cratering	Dirt Pickup
		Lapping	Efflorescence/Mottling
		Mildew	Fading/Poor Color Retention
		Mud Cracking	Frosting
		Picture Framing	Lapping
		Poor Flow/Leveling	Mildew
		Poor Hiding	Nailhead Rusting
		Poor Print Resistance	Paint Incompatibility
		Poor Scrub Resistance	Peeling
		Poor Sheen Uniformity	Poor Alkali Resistance
		Poor Stain Resistance	Poor Galvanized Metal Adhesion
		Roller Marks/"Stipple"	Poor Gloss Retention
		Roller Spattering	Surfactant Leaching
		Sagging	Tannin Staining
		Surfactant Leaching	Vinyl Siding Warp
		Wrinkling	Wax Bleed
		Yellowing	Wrinkling
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