CRACKING / FLAKING

The splitting of a dry paint film through at least one coat, which will lead to complete failure of the paint. Early on, the problem appears as hairline cracks; later, flaking of paint chips occurs.

• Use of a lower quality paint that has inadequate adhesion and flexibility.
  
• Overthinning the paint or spreading it too thin.
  
• Poor surface preparation, especially when the paint is applied to bare wood without priming.
  
• Painting under cool or windy conditions that make latex paint dry too fast.

• It may be possible to correct cracking that does not go down to the substrate by removing the loose or flaking paint with a scraper or wire brush, sanding to feather the edges, priming any bare spots and repainting.
  
• If the cracking goes down to the substrate, remove all of the paint by scraping, sanding and/or use of a heat gun; then prime and repaint with a quality exterior latex paint.

Primer:One Coat of ACRI-SHIELD Acrylic Bonding Primer No. 515
Finish:One or more coats of Super Premium ACRI-SHIELD Acrylic Finish No. 519 Flat, 739 Satin, 619 Gloss
Or
One or more coats of ACRI-PRO 100 Acrylic Finish No. 929 Flat, 3729 Satin, or 6029 Semi-Gloss

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