Low Coverage

Causes :

• Improper thinning and application.
• Highly absorbent surface.
• Rough texture of plaster.
• Top coat application directly over putty without application of primer.

Prevention :

• Please read instructions on shade card or product packaging or refer to "Features and Application" section. Follow recommended instructions on application procedures and thinning.

Blistering

Causes :

• Caused by trapped moisture or gases in paint film (more likely in enamels).

Prevention :

• Follow the specified recoating time interval.
• Top coat application should not result in too thick a film at a time.

Remedy :

• Smooth sand the surface and then repaint it.

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Poor Adhesion

Causes :

• Application of paint over oily, greasy or very smooth surface.
• Application over loose particles like dust or rust.
• Not sanding previous coat of gloss paint.
• Application over partially dried coat.

Prevention :

• Ensure proper surface preparation.

Remedy :

• Surface should be repainted.

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Chalking

Causes :

• Application of paint over oily, greasy or very smooth surface.
• Application over loose particles like dust or rust.
• Not sanding previous coat of gloss paint.
• Application over partially dried coat.

Prevention :

• Ensure proper surface preparation.

Remedy :

• Surface should be repainted.

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Orange Peel

Causes :

• Application of top coat paint in highly viscous form.
• Use of improper thinner.

Prevention :

• Sufficient drying time between coats.
• Use recommended painting system.

Remedy :

• Scrape out orange peel and repaint.

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Sags and Runs

Causes :

• Application of excessively thick coat.
• Use of a wrong thinner.

Prevention :

• Apply finish coat using recommended thinner.
• Do not apply thick coats.

Remedy :

• Sand surface to smoothen the sagged areas and repaint.

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Brush Marks

Causes :

• Applying paint using poor quality brushes.
• Highly viscous paint.
• Careless application.

Prevention :

• Use proper brushes and thin paint to desired proportion.

Remedy :

• Sand surface to a smooth finish and apply paint (after thinning to desired proportion).
• Use good quality brushes.

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Checking and Chalking

Causes :

• Cracking of plaster.
• Application of matt finish over glossy undercoat finish.
• Application of finish coat before drying of the under coat.
• Applying quick hard dry coats over a soft one.

Prevention :

• Undercoat and top coat of paint should have identical physical properties.
• Allow drying time between two coats.

Remedy :

• Entire coat must be completely removed.
• Exposed base should be then rubbed down to a smooth face and primed before repainting.

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Cissing

Causes :

• Small impurities in paint (oil, grease) visible at the centre of the hole.

Prevention :

• Clean surfaces prior to sanding and remove all sanding dust.

Remedy :

• Remove paint completely from affected areas and repaint.

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Yellowing

Causes :

• Paint film is deprived of natural sunlight (especially in case of enamels).
• Paint film subjected to too much sunlight.

Prevention :

• Use paints like Royale, Premium Emulsion.
• Improved daylight and ventilation for inside work.

Remedy :

• Surface should be cleaned and repainted.
• Use recommended system.

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Microbial Growth

Causes :

• Painting over a surface affected with microbial growth.
• Seepage or dampness in buildings.
• Contamination of paint by materials used in putty preparation.

Prevention :

• Before painting, area should be cleaned with 5-10 % bleach solution.
• Use clear water for thinning and putty preparation.
• Keep doors and windows open during and after painting.

Remedy :

• Clean with bleach solution and repaint.

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Patchiness

Causes :

• Application of finish coat over spot puttied surfaces.
• High alkalinity of surface (evident in new walls).
• Incomplete drying of putty.
• Application of thick coat of putty.

Prevention :

• Allow new walls to get cured for at least three months.
• Apply thin coats of putty.
• Always apply a primer coat after applying spot putty.
• Always sandwich coats of putty with primer.
• Cracks in plaster should be filled with cement sand mixture.

Remedy :

• Scrape the surface and repaint adopting the right surface preparation.

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