After spending a significant amount of time rolling paint onto a wall, paint bubbles are the last thing you want to see when you wake up the following day. What exactly is it that causes paint to bubble and peel, anyway? Commercial painters near Thornton, CO, share tips on what causes this annoying and unpleasant issue, how to stop it from happening, and what to do if it has already manifested itself.
Lack of Adhesion
Paint’s ability to adhere to the surface underneath is lost when it bubbles, also known as blisters. That surface might be the paint layer previously applied or the building material itself, such as drywall, plaster, or wood.
Water- or air-filled bubbles occur when paint pulls away. When they deflate as the paint dries, they can solidify in place. Oil-based and water-based paint coatings might come free at any moment, even years after they were first applied. Not cleaning the walls, heat, excess moisture, not applying primer, and not using the correct tools and techniques all cause paint to bubble.
Repairing Bubbles
Commercial painters near Thornton CO, say to first use a putty knife to remove any lumps or fissures. Then use a patching compound to repair any holes or breaks in the surface. Sand the compound lightly with fine-grit sandpaper once it has dried (often overnight). The surface should next be thoroughly cleaned, allowed to completely dry, primed, and painted in the proper environment—between 50 and 85 degrees F, in a well-ventilated space.
