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Painting Problems & Solutions to remedy them / PEELING ON WOOD SIDING

Sunday, November 28th, 2010

*** PEELING ON WOOD SIDING

This generally occurs when moisture penetrates from within.  If peeling goes to bare wood, moisture is the cause; surface peeling is a surface preparation problem.

Solution:  For surface peeling over a sound coat of paint, remove loose paint by scraping and wire brushing.  Surface dirt can be removed with light sanding; make sure to brush away sanding dust.  For peeling down to bare wood, scrub surface with a solution of trisodium phosphate in water or use a household detergent.  Scrape or wire brush peeling paint to bare wood and 10 to 12 inches around it.  Sand surface well, feathering hard edges and blending sound surface with bare wood.  Then prime with  Acrylic Latex Primer Sealer and repaint .

Exterior Painting Problems & Solutions to remedy them PEELING ON GUTTERS and DOWNSPOUTS

Sunday, November 28th, 2010

***  PEELING ON GUTTERS  & DOWNSPOUTS

Peeling will eventually occur whenever something comes between the substrate and its coating.  Applying paint over a layer of grease, detergent film, dirt, oil, wax or moisture is a common cause of peeling.  Another is the failure to properly prime your substrate.  Solutions vary according to the substrate being painted.

Solutions for Gutters and Downspouts:  Sand to bare metal.  Wipe down with a solution of 1 part vinegar and 4 parts water.  Reprime  Oil Base Primer Sealer and repaint  House & Trim.  Peeling of gutters and downspouts can almost always be avoided by applying primer prior to painting.

Painting a Historic Architectural Landmark

Thursday, April 15th, 2010

In March 2010, we had a wonderful opportunity to paint the interior and exterior of the historic Derby House, a architectural landmark in Glendale, designed by Lloyd Wright, son of Frank Lloyd Wright, in 1926. This was the second time we were asked to paint the building, this time to prepare it for a tour for architecture students. The interior color was selected by a famous decorator who chose paint imported from Ireland. For the exterior, it was a challenge for our painters to paint around the striking stone facades. We hope to continue to help preserve a great piece of local history.