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Painting Problems and Solutions
What is it?
- Black, grey or brown areas of fungus growth on surface of coating. Can also include Red, Yellow and Green Algae.
Possible Causes
- Damp areas receiving little or no sunlight are susceptible to mould.
- Painting over an area that has had mould.
- Low quality paint containing no or low levels of in can biocides.
- Reusing opened containers that have received contamination from application transfer and or storage conditions.
How Can I Fix This Problem
- Determine firstly if the contaminant isdirt or mildew by applying a few drops of house hold bleach, if the discolored areas disappear, it’s most likely mould.
- Remove source of moisture by fixing the leak source, sealing or ventilation.
- Apply biocide/sterilizer and or mildew cide as per manufacturer’s instructions. Then scrub and rinse thoroughly.
- Recoat with paint that is protected with dry film biocide.
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