Solutions To Common
Painting Problems
Examine your surfaces prior to painting. Should you find any of these common problems below, we have quick and easy solutions to ensure a surface primed for paint application.
  • Powdery surfaces
    Possible Causes
    - Paint adulterated with foreign (calcium carbonate) pigments.
    - Break down of paint binder from extended weathering, exposing the pigments.
    - Premature breakdown of paint from use of cheap paint / inferior grade paint.
       
    Solution:
    - Wash down and water jet the walls to remove all traces of powders. Allow walls to dry thoroughly.
    - Apply 1 coat of Nippon Acrylic 5170 Wall Sealer, followed by 2 coats of Nippon Paint premium products.
  • Flaking
    Possible Causes
    - Poor substrate conditions, like dampness of walls or high alkaline conditions.
    - Improper surface cleaning before painting.
    - Extreme weather conditions causing wear off of paint.
    - Use of unsuitable grade of paints (internal) for the exterior.
       
    Solution:
    - Scrape or water jet to remove all flaking paint film.
    - Allow walls to dry thoroughly.
    - Apply 1 coat of Nippon Acrylic 5170 Wall Sealer, followed by 2 coats of Nippon Paint premium products.
  • Efflorescence
    Possible Causes
    - Cement plaster not fully dried out before painting. This causes migration of water-soluble salts from cement drying out on the surface.
       
    Solution:
    - Clean off the walls with water and hand brush thoroughly. Use water jet for best results.
    - Ensure the walls are free from water seepage and are thoroughly dry before painting.
    - Apply 1 coat of Nippon Vinilex 5100 Wall Sealer, followed by 2 coats of Nippon Weatherbond.
  • Algae/Fungus
    Possible Causes
    - Dampness of surface allow fungus and algae to grow on the accumulated dirt.
    - Insufficient algaecide/fungicide in paint.
       
    Solution:
    - Clean off with water and hand brush thoroughly or for best results, water jet the walls to remove accumulated dirt, algae and fungus.
    - Treat the surface with fungicide wash. Allow walls to dry thoroughly.
    - Apply 1 coat of Nippon Acrylic 5170 Wall Sealer, followed by 2 coats of Nippon Paint Weatherbond.
    - Regular washing of the walls to remove the accumulated dirt can prevent occurence of this problem.
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