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You’ve probably had it happen to you before: you’re in the middle of a painting project or have just finished and find yourself looking at something that makes you ask why you thought this was a good idea at all. It might be bubbling, blistered paint or paint which just won’t stay on the wall. It might make you feel a little better to know that even professional painters run across these same problems. However, there is an important difference between you wondering where your DIY project went wrong and a professional looking at the same problem: a painting contractor knows how to fix the problem.

Listed below are some common mishaps and what to do when they happen.

The paint won’t adhere to the wall: This is usually due to paint incompatibility. If you apply a latex paint over oil base paint, the paint will not adhere properly. To correct this problem, you would need to remove the latex paint from the oil paint by stripping, sanding and priming the surface until it is prepped properly for using a water based latex paint.

Blistering: Blistering is generally due to moisture, although this is not the only possible cause. Failing to adequately prepare the surface before painting, painting a surface which is too warm or allowing the paint film to dew all can be the cause of this problem. You can correct this by making sure the room is dry (use a dehumidifier if necessary), then scraping off the blistered areas, sanding and repainting.

Fading: Exposure to sunlight can prematurely fade paint. Generally, the cause is using paint which is of poor quality, tinting paint which isnt designed to be tinted or over tinting your paint. Another common mistake which causes fading is using interior paint on exterior surfaces - interior paint is not designed to handle prolonged sunlight exposure and will fade quickly.

*Picking poor quality paint can also result in gloss retention. Good quality acrylic latex paints have a binder in them which is resistant to UV radiation, while other paints such as alkyd or oil paints absorb and breakdown.

Lapping: You have painted your room and notice the separation of roller strokes, looking like you just painted. It gives the appearance of overlap. One wet layer overlaps with a dry layer. The only reason for this is not maintaining a wet edge while applying in the unpainted area and rolling back into the newly painted space. Always brush from wet-to-dry to achieve the uniform color and appearance.

These are the most common paint problems which a homeowner will encounter ” but they’re also pretty easy to fix. When you run into more difficult problems like wood rot, however, this is when a professional can help. A painting contractor knows how to deal with these problems and can give you a professional solution.