Peeling: Loss of paint due to poor adhesion. Where there is a primer and a top coat, or multiple coats of paint, peeling may involve [...]
How to Identify Nailhead Rusting: Reddish-brown stains on the paint surface. Possible Cause: Non-galvanized iron nails have begun to rust, causing bleed-through to the top [...]
Wondering about the proper method for applying paint over new stucco surfaces? Prime the stucco with a primer designed to handle a high pH, such [...]
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 are Low VOC Paints? Low VOC Paints are paints that have low or no volatile organic compounds (VOC’s), are [...]
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 [...]
Welcome to The Arch Painting blog! We are very excited about our new blog and look forward to sharing our ideas and experience on a [...]