• What Is Mildew? Black, gray, or brown areas on the surface of paint or caulk. Possible Cause: Forms most often on areas that tend to [...]

  • What is Chalking? Chalking is the formation of fine powder on the surface of the paint film during weathering, which can cause color fading. Although [...]

  • What is Blistering ? Bubbles resulting from localized loss of adhesion and lifting of the paint film from the underlying surface. Possible Cause: Painting a [...]

  • What is Poor Galvanized Metal Adhesion? Paint that has lost its adhesion to a galvanized metal substrate. Possible Cause: Improper surface preparation, such as inadequate [...]

  • What is Alligatoring? Alligatoring is patterned cracking in the surface of the paint film resembling the regular scales of an alligator. Possible Cause: Application of [...]

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