Mud Cracking
 

Description:
Deep, irregular cracks resembling dried mud in the dry paint film. 

Possible Cause:
• Paint is applied too thickly, usually over a porous surface.

• Paint is allowed to build up in corners upon application.

Solution:
Remove coating by scraping and sanding. Prime and repaint. Mud-cracked areas can also be repaired by sanding the surface smooth before repainting with a quality latex paint. Latex paint is likely to prevent recurrence of mud cracking, because it is relatively more flexible than oil-based paint. Quality paints reduce the tendency to mud crack. They also have very good application and hiding properties, which minimize the tendency to apply too thick a coat of paint.

Recommended System:
Primer
1 Coat of FLEX BON #107 Series Interior Acrylic Latex Primer
Topcoat
Top Quality FLEX BON Interior Latex Paint