How to Fix 4 Common Problems When Painting Your House

A fresh coat of paint is the quickest and most affordable way to give your home a “makeover,” hiding flaws or highlighting details both inside and outside the house. However, choosing low-quality paint or applying it incorrectly can reduce not only the aesthetics but also the overall quality of the building.

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4 Common Problems and How to Fix Them When Painting Your House

Paint blistering

After some time with a new coat of paint, your wall may develop uneven blisters that can eventually lead to peeling if not treated early.

This not only affects aesthetics and attracts dust but can also damage the structure over time. According to Mike Mundwiller – Market Development Director at Benjamin Moore – blisters or bubbles occur when the paint film separates from the wall surface.

Blisters can appear due to changes in temperature.

The common cause of this problem is temperature changes, humidity, or both. ...

Moisture changes can also cause blistering.

Wait until one coat is completely dry before applying the next layer.

Cracking and peeling paint

Do not underestimate small cracks on the wall... If the cracks do not reach the surface of the wall, you can use a brush or scraper to remove the cracked paint and repaint according to the recommended paint system...

Scrape off the cracked paint layer and repaint following the proper system.

Poor paint coverage

Color has a huge impact on aesthetics... A common mistake is applying paint too thinly...

Use a sufficient amount of paint if you want a perfect wall surface.

Uneven wall color

Sometimes you don’t need to repaint the entire room... To avoid this, Mark Eichelberger suggests cleaning stains from the wall with a soft sponge before painting...

Make sure to clean the wall surface before applying a new coat of paint.