THE PAINTING JOURNAL
From the first brush to the final walkthrough. Practical answers for homes, workplaces and the people who paint them.
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New and old deck boards may remain visibly different after receiving the same stain because their underlying color, surface condition and absorption differ. Check that both are ready for the…
Read guideChalk on an exterior paint film should be assessed and removed as required before recoating. Determine whether the powder comes from weathered paint, whether the remaining film is sound and…
Read guideRust returning through garage-door paint means the source of discoloration and the metal condition need inspection. Check seams, scratches, fasteners and the existing factory or galvanized…
Read guideA peeling shed needs metal and coating identification before a new primer is chosen. Galvanized steel, bare steel and factory-painted panels present different preparation questions. Find the…
Read guideWhen a metal front door repeatedly peels, find the weakest retained layer before selecting another finish. Identify the door and factory coating, inspect where failure starts, and review heat,…
Read guideWhite deposits on painted masonry may be efflorescence, where moisture carries salts to the surface. Similar-looking residue still needs identification, especially when mold or failing plaster…
Read guideWhen old painted brick has peeling, salts and crumbling mortar, assess the masonry and moisture condition before choosing another coating. Paint may be part of the drying problem, but the…
Read guideStucco paint that keeps peeling needs an inspection of both the coating and the material beneath it. Find whether failure occurs between old colors, at a powdery surface or within weak stucco,…
Read guideGarage-floor blistering after wetting can involve the coating's exposure limits, moisture moving through the slab, contamination or inadequate surface preparation. Map where failure occurs and…
Read guideBlistering under eaves should be checked against roof, gutter and moisture history before repainting. Confirm whether old leaks were repaired, inspect the wood and identify the failed coating…
Read guideA fair walkthrough separates color, sheen, texture and substrate differences, then compares the dry finish with the written scope and any approved sample. Use agreed viewing conditions that…
Read guideA repair proposal should explain what failed, what will change and how the corrected area will be evaluated. More paint is not a sufficient explanation when the underlying caulk, patch or old…
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