CRACKING / FLAKING

The splitting of a dry paint film through at least one coat as a result of aging, which ultimately will lead to complete failure of the paint. In its early stages, the problem appears as hairline cracks; in its later stages, flaking occurs.

• Use of lower quality paint that has inadequate adhesion and flexibility.
  
• Overthinning or overspreading the paint.
  
• Inadequate surface preparation, or applying the paint to bare wood without first applying a primer.
  
• Excessive hardening and embrittlement of alkyd paint as the paint job ages.

Remove loose and flaking paint with a scraper or wire brush, sanding the surface and feathering the edges. If the flaking occurs in multiple layers of paint, use of a filler may be necessary. Prime bare wood areas before repainting. Use of a top quality primer and top coat should prevent a recurrence of the problem.

Primer:Prime bare wood areas with BLANKIT Interior Acrylic Primer/Finish No. 1129
Finish:One or more coats of Super Premium SILKEN TOUCH Interior Wall and Trim Paints. No. 939 Flat, 999 Eggshell, 1119 Satin, 1139 Semi Gloss
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One or more coats of Premium HI-HIDE Interior Latex Wall and Trim Paints. No. 689 Flat, 389 Eggshell, 379 Satin, 109 Semi Gloss

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