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Painting Problems and Solutions

What is it?
  • "Paint lifting and flaking from wood in exterior applications. Signs of grey weathered wood at exposed areas."
Possible Causes
  • Natural weathering and a lack of periodic maintenance.
  • Moisture ingress from untreated or sealed timber ends/edges.
  • The lack of a specialized wood primer.
  • Painting over decayed wood without proper surface preparation.
  • Using improper coating system that has not got the necessary flexibility required by expanding and contracting wood substrates.
  • Timber having high moisture content resulting in shrinkage.
How Can I Fix This Problem
  • Remove coating and grey weathered wood surface.
  • Recoat with a specialized wood coating system as per manufacturer’s instructions.
  • Make sure to seal exposed edges/ends
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