Cracking/Flaking
 

Description:
The splitting of a dry paint film through at least one coat as a result of aging, which ultimately will lead to complete failure of the paint. In its early stages, the problem appears as hairline cracks; in its later stages, flaking occurs.

Possible Cause:
• Use of a paint that has lower adhesion and flexibility performance.

• Overthinning or overspreading the paint.

• Inadequate surface preparation, or applying the paint to bare wood without first applying a primer.

• Excessive hardening and embrittlement of oil paint as the paint ages.

Solution:
Remove loose and flaking paint with a scraper or wire brush, sanding the surface and feathering the edges. If the flaking occurs in multiple layers of paint, use of a spackling compound may be necessary to make a uniform surface. Prime bare wood or plaster areas before repainting. Use of a top quality Flex Bon primer and topcoat should prevent a recurrence of the problem.

Recommended System:
Primer
1 Coat of FLEX BON #124 Series Interior Alkyd Primer
Topcoat
Top Quality FLEX BON Interior Latex Paint