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Transform and Renew: Professional Paint Restoration Services
How to Fix Common Painting Issues
No matter what paint problems crop up, we’ve got you covered. Is your paint peeling or cracked? Facing mildew, or maybe your siding is warping? Find the solution below to fix your painting troubles.
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How to Repair Walls
Tips for Repairing Walls Before Painting
If your walls have nail holes, cracks, nicks or flaking paint, follow these simple steps to properly prepare the surface so it’s smooth, dry and clean for painting.
STEP 1
Scraping Paint
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For previously painted surfaces, begin by scraping off any loose, bubbling or flaking paint with a rigid putty knife.
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Then smooth the area out with a fine-grit sanding sponge.
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Be safe and wear safety glasses and a dust mask whenever scraping off paint or sanding down surfaces.
STEP 2
Repairing Small Holes
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Fill any small holes and cracks with a spackling or patching compound. A flexible putty knife is best for working it in.
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Swipe on the compound and gently remove as much excess as possible. This will make your job less messy when it comes to sanding.
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Give the spackle a few hours to dry before smoothing it out with a fine-grit sanding sponge.
STEP 3
Larger Repairs
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For larger holes or dents, use a self-adhesive fiberglass mesh tape stretched across the area you’re repairing.
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Use a flexible putty knife to push spackling or patching compound into the hole, through and around the mesh.
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Gently remove as much excess compound as possible while it is still wet.
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Allow your compound to dry overnight and then smooth the surface with a fine-grit sandpaper or a sanding sponge.
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For easier cleanup and to protect your furnishings, lay down a drop cloth to catch the spackle dust.
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After drying, if your patch isn’t perfectly smooth, apply a second coat of your compound. Let dry and repeat the same steps for sanding.
STEP 4
Sanding Trim
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For glossy painted surfaces like your window and door trim, lightly sand to a dull finish.
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Wipe clean with a slightly damp cloth. This will help your new coat of paint to adhere better.
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How to Fix Paint Bubbling
What Causes Paint Bubbling?
Paint bubbling — also known as fisheyes — are small circular, crater-like openings that appear during or shortly after the application.
They are generally caused by painting over surfaces contaminated with oil, wax, silicone, grease, etc.; using a thinner/reducer in place of a solvent cleaner; or spraying over previously repaired areas containing "fisheye eliminator" additive.
Paint Bubbling Solutions
To avoid paint bubbles before painting, thoroughly clean the surface with detergent and hot water, followed by a solvent cleaner. Wipe dry with clean rags.
If fisheyes appear in a basecoat, allow the color to dry then spray a mist coat over affected area. Do not use fisheye eliminator in undercoats or basecoat color.
If bubbling occurs in a topcoat when paint is still wet, remove the paint film with a solvent, clean the surface and refinish. Add the recommended fisheye eliminator and respray the affected area.
If the paint has dried, sand to a smooth finish below the fisheye cratering and refinish.
Additionally, you can install an air filtering system that removes and prevents oil and moisture contamination in your environment. Maintain the air supply by draining, cleaning and changing filter(s) on a routine basis.
Be sure to visit our lead information page for tips on staying safe during restoration projects requiring preparation prior to paint application.
Paint Bubbling Solution Products
Sherwin-Williams offers strong pre-design products like Premium Wood & Wall Primer for interior surfaces and Exterior Latex Wood Primer.
We also offer post-design products, such as ProClassic® and Resilience®, for mitigating paint project challenges or mishaps.
Using these products ensures a more durable and longer-lasting finish, decreasing the likelihood of imperfections in the surface coating.