New Jersey Exterior House Painting
New Jersey house painting can develop some problems over time from the elements like colors that get gradually lighter or faded in appearance. The environment is loaded with dirt particles and they can begin to adhere to the painted surface over time. These are common problems that can be easily solved when you know how. The following are a couple troubleshooting tips for handling these paint problems.
Sometimes over time an exterior painted surface will begin to form a fine chalky powder that is referred to as 'chalking'. Chalking is actually a way that paint cleans itself but when the white powder forms on the surface it means that the paint pigment binders have been worn down by the elements. Extended exposure to direct sunlight, especially in the hotter climates, and excessive rainfall causes a paint failure of this type. Flat paints that are really light in color, especially if they are of a lower quality and oil based, will have an elevated level of what is called pigment extenders. The problem with chalking is it can run down off the painted surface onto other areas and cause a stain. If the surface was not sealed properly before the paint was applied or if the paint was thinned too much this condition will be the result.
To solve this situation, repainting is necessary. To prepare the surface before applying more paint the caulking should be treated like it was dirt and thereby removed by either scrubbing or power washing. A cleaning solution containing trisodium phosphate is necessary and then this must be followed by a clean water rinse. If any of the caulking has run onto brick, this can be cleaned with a solution specifically created for masonry cleaning. If this does not work then a professional can come in and clean the bricks.
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