One cause of discoloration seen on painted hardboard siding is wax bleeding.  Used while manufacturing hardboard siding, wax or petroleum make a board more moisture resistant.  But under certain conditions, the wax can migrate to the surface of the painted board.  Once on the surface, the wax can change the appearance of the board with a wetting effect.  Another cause comes from the surface wax retaining dirt, thereby affecting the appearance of the painted surface.

Some contributing factors are:

The was in the board is more mobile at high temperatures, so dark colour paints tend to exhibit more discoloration because of their tendency to absorb heat.

Areas with inadequate coats of paint are more likely to stain because was bleeding is seen more readily in the thin areas of the brushed or rolled surface.

Paints containing low levels of binder or a non-volatile vehicle are more porous, and are therefore more likely to allow wax migration from the hardboard.

Southern and western exposured are often subjected to direct sunlight; when a surface becomes hot, it accelerates wax bleeding.

In order to correct discoloration, wax bleeding must be identified as the problem.  Some identification methods include:

Wax is not affected by household bleach.  To test this, place a few drops of bleach on the discolored area.  If there is no whitening or bleaching, the stain is probably wax.

Place water droplets on both normal and discolored areas.  If the water beads up and runs off, a wax film is likely.

In sever cases, the wax may be felt as an oily substance.

When cleaning, if surface wax is light or moderate, areas of discoloration can be cleaned with a detergent solutions.  In sever cases, the surface must be cleaned thoroughly with a solvent such as mineral spirits.  The rags should be changed frequently and the surface allowed to dry before painting

When repainting after cleaing, the surface should be primed with an oxidative primer and topcoated as recommended above.

According to Rick Anderson of Vancouver’s Best Painters, painters painting in Vancouver area in BC, British Columbia www.vancoversbestpainters.com and www.vancouverindustrialpainting.com Vancouver Industrial Painters painting in Vancouver alongside 604-PAINTERS of www.604painters.com and Canadas bes painters located at www.canadasbestpainters.com the solution for Wax Bleeding is as follows:

Early painting prevents discoloration.  Unprimed boards should be primed or painted within 30 days.  Factory-primed boards should be painted within 90 days of installation.  The proper amount of paint will minimize problems.  On unprimed hardboard, apply a primer and two topcoats.  Factory primed hardboard may need to be re-primed and then have two topcoats applied.  Paints should be applied at the spreading rate recommended by the manufacturer.

The type of paint selected is critical to achieving good performance.  On unprimed hardboard,use a good quality, oxidative cure primer (such as alkyd or oil).  The topcoat should be first quality and contain sufficient binder to form a tight uniform film.  It may be oi or latex based.  Stains and or shingle and shake paints should not be used on hardboard.  Paints that are specially formulated for hardboard are recommended.  Always apply two topcoats over factory primed hardboard.

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Chemical extractives in wood react with metal flashing and produce a stain below the flashing.  Stains can also occur in other areas where the wood surface is in contact with metal;  outdoor faucets, air conditioners, and conduits, for example.

Solution For Flashing Stains

Chemical extractive stains normally can be removed by washing with a mild solution of houshold detergent and water.  Fill any cracks between the flashing and a wood surface with a top quality acrylic or butyl rubber caulk to prevent the stain from recurring.  After the surface is dry, coat with a clear wood finish or other coating or stain.

Surfactant Leaching

All latex paints contain detergent like substance called surfactants.  There are necessary to the paint formula and are used in the process of making paint.  Under certain curing conditions, such as low temperatures or dondensing moisutre, a leaching process occurs which results in a buildup of surfactants on the surface of the paint film.  Surfactants are not part of the paint film, and their coming out of the paint film does no harm to it whatsoever.  In most cases, these substances come out of the paint film slowly and are often washed away undetected.

Solution For Surfactant Leaching

Most often, weathering removes the visible film of surfactant from the surface.  The sheen and colour are then restored.  If washing is necessary (for example, in areas protected from the weather) it should be done only after the surface has cured and well before condensation in the evening can occur.  To hasten the washing process, spray with a fine mist from a garden hose.  The best solution is to do nothing and let nature take its course.  The surfactant does no harm and time will correct the problem.

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Dark vertical lines at the bottom of siding shingles are caused by rusting nail heads used to attach the siding to the xterior wall.  Good construction practices call for the use of box nails in siding, but common nails with large heads are often used.  The cannot be countersunk, so they usually rust when excessive moisture is present.

Solution For Rust Stains From Nail Heads.

Rick Anderson of Vancouver’s Best Painters www.vancouversbestpainters.com says that nail heads should be coated with a rust-inhibitive primer before house paint is applied.  If rust has already developed, it must be removed from each nail head with sandpaper and rust-inhibitive primer applied.  If possible, countersink each nail head 1/8 inch below the surface and immediately spot prime.  Fill primed, countersunk holes with caulk or putty.  Removing the stains is almost impossible, but they usualyy can be hidden by another coat or two of paint.  Cover the stains with a rust-inhibitive primer before applying the top coat.

The best prevention against further rusting is to remove the steel nails and to replace them with stainless stell, galvanized steel, or aluminum ones, but this may not be practical.  Rustinhibitive primers are usually effective enough.

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www.vancouversbestpainters.com www.604painters.com www.vancouverindustrialpainting.com and www.canadasbestpainters.com all state that stains mae with aniline are generally prevalent in older homes and were used primariliy over woodwork and some furniture.  When a light-colored coating is applied to woodwork previously painted with this type of stain, it will produce a pinkish tint.

Solutions For Aniline Stains

The best solution is to seal the stain.  This can be done in one of two ways.  First, test a patch using multiple coats of pigmented shellac.  After applying the pigmented shellac, use a topcoat to determine the effectiveness of using shellac as a sealer.  If the topcoat still has a pink tinge, try sealing with aluminum paint.  Edges may have to be resealed.  This will be effective because of the aluminum paints laminar pigmentation, but it is generally used as a last resort because of difficulties with topcoat adhesion of subsequent coats over the aluminum primer.

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Mildew is not cuased by paint.  It is a fungus that grows on almost any organic surface including painted ones.  Mildew discoloration, which resembles dirt, is actually caused by fungi feeding on oil contained in paints or on thickeners in latex coatings.  Fungi also feed on nutrients in the substrate material, underneath the paint film.  Mold and mildew spores are microscopic and are found universally in the aire, transported by the wind and atmosphere.  These mold and mildew spores can remain dormant indefinitely until conditions are favorable for their growth.  Lengthy perods of warm, moist conditions can activat these spores on what appears to be a perfectly clean surface.  Mildew contaminated homes contaminate ohter homes in the area.

www.vancouversbestpainters.com and www.vancouverindustrialpainting.com says that moisture and warm conditions are the two most important factors in the growth of mildew.  For this reason, mildew generally grows in warm, humid areas with poor air circulation.  Thick shrubbery planted in front of a painted surface can hinder air circulation and block out sunlight, making a perfect environment for mildew to grow.  To determine if mildew is present, drop a small amount of household bleach on the discolored surface.  If mildew is present, bleach will destroy the fungus and whiten the surface.  If the discoloration is simply dirt, the bleach will have no effect.

Vancouver’s Best Painters and www.vancouverindustrialpainting.com both of who can be reaches at 604-PAINTER or toll free; 1-800-pro-painter both know the solution for mildew stains.  Solution:

The mildew must be removed before the painting process begins.  Painting over a mildew laden surface guarantees the return of mildew.  Mildew will grow through any paint film very rapidly; correction may then require complete removal of the coatings.  In extreme cases, you may have to remove the substrate.  Follow the manufactureres instrucations for washing, or use a solution of three parts water and one part bleach.  Commercial mixtures for washing the surface are also available from local suppliers.

After the bleach solution has been applied to the mildewed surface, the surface should be scrubbed to loosen the attached spores.  The bleach solution will quickly change the colour of the mildew when it contacts the spores:  therefore, you must keep a wet bleach solution on the surface long enough to the kll the mildew.  Rinse the affected surface with potable water to remove any residue. 

Repaint with a mildew-resistant paint as soon as the surface is dry.  The addition of more mildewcide to the finish coat may be advisable.  Always paint in dry conditions.  Do not use alkyds or oil based products in these situations.

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All colour pigments will fade after prolonged exposure to ultraviolet light, but certain conditions speed up the process. Using a colorant designed for interior use on an exterior surface causes more rapid fading.  The use of a tinting base made with chalking type pigments to make an exterior colour also encourages the problem.  Applying only one coat in a two coat situation is another cause.  Moisture behind the paint film can eventually leach pigment from the film.  Alkali burns on masonry surfaces can contribute to fading.

Solutions For Fading

Once colour has faded, the only solution is to repaint.  Latex finishes are generally better than oil or alkyds for colour retention.  Use colorants formulated for exterior use only, which local suppliers can recommend.  Correct any possible sources of moisture such as cracked caulking or clogged gutters and downspouts. New construction usually requires a primer and a finish coat.

On unpainted masonry, use an alkali-resistant primer appropriate for the intended finish coat.  On burnt surfaces, scrape away as mch of the paint as possible and spot prime the bare spots with an alkali resistant latex primer.  Apply a full coat of primer after this and finish with a latex masonry paint finish coat.  Acrylic paints have proven to be excellent products for color and gloss retention.

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www.vancouversbestpainters.com teaches us that stains on cedar and redwood are due mainly to moisture and insufficient or improper priming.  The resins in certain types of cedar, redwood, and mahogany bleed through paint.  Moisture carries water-soluble colour extractives (tannic acid) contained in the wood through the film.  Staining is more visible when light or medium colours are used.

Two patterns of tannin bleed can occur;  their appearances indicate the source of the moisture.  Rain, dew, humidity, or faulty roof drainage cuase water to penetrate the paint film from the front of siding, crating diffused discoloration.  Water-based house paints also can leach out tannic acid and cause diffused discoloration.  Rundown or streaky discoloration occurs when water finds its way behind the siding.

Solution For Cedar Stain

First, the source of moisture should be located and corrected.  Remove loose or cracked caulking and repair with a quality product.  Avoid caulks that can crack, shrink, or lose adhesion.  Clean out nearby gutters and downspouts.  Wash the stained surface with a commercial-grade bleach solution , rinse with a pressure washer, and allow the surface to dry thoroughly for at least 48 hours.

Prime the dry wood.  Special water-thinned primers formulated to seal in stains are available; alkyd oil based primers are recommended by some manufacturers, as are some acrylic latex stain-blocking primers.  In cases of sever staining, use two coats of primer before topcoating.  A waiting period of at least 48 hours after application is recommended before applying the second coat and or the finish coat.

Most tannic acid stains will penetrate the first coat of primer in seven days, leaving a brownish spot or ring.  If tstains do appear, re-prime the stained spot, allow it to dry thoroughly, and apply the finish coat.  It is a good idea to prime board or siding shingle edges and ends.  If possible, backprime prior to installation.  These procedures will forestall moisture from entering the wood.  If staining occurs during application, sand lighly and re-prime before applying the final finish.

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There are a number of conditions that can cause paints or staind to become discolored.  The material I will be discussing will show how to recognize and correct problems that cuase discoloration.

Algae

Algae is a growth that occurs where water is readily available to the painted surface.  Usually, algae forms on the lower portions of the norht exterior walls, often around faucets.  Growth requires some indirect sunlifht and is difficult to prevent.  Many paints do not contain an algaecide; also, paint that warranties against mildew may  not contain an algaecide.

Solutions For Algai Discoloration

Clean the affected area with bleach solution as recommended for cleaning mildew.  Power wash after the application of bleach to remove all algae and biomaterial.  Allow the surface to dry completely, then apply a latex paint which contains both an algaecide and a mildewcide.  Check with a local independent decoration products retailer as to the algae-resistant nature of the paint.  Try to identify and eliminate the moisture source.

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A rough, crinkled surface usually occurs when there is interference with the normal drying time of the paint.  If the surface film dries before the bottom layer, the dry film will move and wrinkles will form.  Possible causes of wrinkling include the application of a second coat before the first one is thoroughly dry:  application of a hard finish over a softer coat without priming; painting in the hot sun or over too cold a surface; applying too much paint;  application over a glossy finish; or mismatching materials (eg epoxy on top of an alkyd)

Solutions for Wrinkling Paint suggested by Rick Anderson and Vancouver’s Best Painters.

First, the wrinkled layers must be removed.  If the underneath layers are still soft, they can be removed by scraping alone; but if they are aged, chemical paint removers or other removal methods may be needed.  Areas stripped to the bare wood should be primed and allowed to dry completely before the topcoat is applied.  To avoid wrinkling, bursh out each coat thoroughly and allow it to dry completely.  Deep tones may require more drying time.  Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations.  Do not paint in direct hot sunlight or when the temperature is below 40 degrees F or 5 C.

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If the surface is extremely porous, a prime coat is necessary: otherwise, another finish coat, spread uniformly, might correct the problem.  Some unevenness can be expected on rough surfaces, but additional coats will give better uniformity. 

If moisture contact has caused flattening or if temperature variation has occurred, apply another coat of paint when moisture is not present or when changes in temperature are less likely.  If the undercoat was not dry, allow the flattened paint to dry hard and apply anothe finish coat.

Best Regards

Rick Anderson

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Inadequate sealing of surfaces with varying porosity may, after painting, cause a non-uniform sheen.  If shiny spots are noticeable, this problem is sometimes referred to as flashing by www.vancouversbestpainters.com and www.604painters.com Unevenapplication can result in varying film thicknesses and uneven gloss.  Fog or moisture on the paint film during drying flattens high-gloss finishes.  Temperature variations during drying also affect gloss.  Areas surrounding nail heads and wall studs tend to retain gloss because metal conducts heat and speeds up drying time; also, metals are nonporous, which improves gloss.  In addition, painting over a paint film that is not thoroughly dry or that is too soft can cause uneven gloss.

According to www.vancouversbestpainters.com improper amounts of thinner or other addittives sometimes cause uneven gloss.

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According to Rick Anderson of www.vancouversbestpainters.com and www.604painters.com, painters painting in the Vancouver area, sagging has several possible causes.  Applications over a hard glossy finish is a common cause. Other causes include applying too much paint, excessive thinning, or application over a residual film left by a washing compound.

Sagging also can be caused by using too much solvent or using solvents other than those recommended by the coating manufacturer.  Painting cold surfaces will sometimes cause sagging.  According to Vancouver’s Best Painters www.vancouversbestpainters.com and Vancouver Industrial Painting www.vancouverindustrialpainting.com the solution for sagging is to always sand glossy finishes before painting them.  Liquid preparation designed to soften and clean hard coatings are available where sanding dust is a problem.  To determine if the paint is being applied too thickly, use a wet film gauge or measure the square footage covered per gallon of the sagging coat and compare it to the recommended spreading area.  If the rate is too low, increase it by applying a lighter coat or even by thinning the paint if necessary: however, thinning itself may cause the paint to sag.

Sometimes in cold weather, paint stored in cold areas thickens.  Instead of using paint thinner in these cases, allow the paint to warm up naturally.  Do not paint a surface that feels cold to the touch.  Do not paint when humidity exceeds 85%, as drying time will be slower and this can also cause sagging.  If saggin is noted during application despite all precautions, try brushing upward with long, even strokes, wiping the brush after each stroke.

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Poor hiding of color is usually caused by applying too little paint.  However, keep in mind that reds and yellows do not cover well.  Other causes include a radical color change from one coat to the next, the underlying surface being too porous, the use of the a poor-quality applicator, excessive paint thinning, or inadequate mixinf of the paint.  Some low-cost one coat paints will not provide good hiding:

Solution for poor hiding:  Usually, an additional coat or coats of the same material and color, applied with a good quality tool at the recommended spreading rate, will provide adequate hiding.  The exceptions are radical color changes and extremely porous surfaces, which require a prime coat is tinted toward the finish color.  Make sure to follow the manufactuers recommendations for thpe and size of applicators and purchase good quality tools.  Refer to the recommended thinning list of the coating lable or ask your local independent supplier.  Be careful not to over thin. 

Contrary to popular opinion, deeper colors do not necessarily hide better than lighter tones.  The degree of hiding is due largely to white hiding pigment, some of which must be removed from white bases in order to tint deeper colors.  Therefore, deep color bases have less white hiding pigment than pastel and medium tones.

Craters should be sanded out and the surface repainted.  If they are not removed befefore the new coat is applied, they will show through.  Before using new roller covers, immerse them in the paint and roll them out a few times to expel air.  After a can has been shaken, it should be left to sit until all the bubbles and foam disappear.  Sometimes when painting on a hot day, the coating will dry too quickly and prevent the bubbles from flowing out during applications.  If this occurs, try adding a small amount of thinner to the paint.  Avoid using high-speed mixers with elastomeric multicolor coatings.

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Small depressions in dried paint film are caused by pockets of air or entrapped solvent in the wet paint film.  There depressions can occur during application because of improper preparation of the roller cover.  In the case of solvent entrapment, they occur shortly after the intermediate coat or topcoat has been applied over the primer coat>  They cal also result from topcoating a solvent-based product too quickly, using a new roller cover without proper preparation, over-shaking the pa8int, or painting in excessively high temperatures.  Improper use of solvents when thinning the coating may also cause cratering.

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Regards

Rick Andeson

Brush marks are slight ridges in dry paint film and are often due to poor-quality applicators.  If the polyester or nylon filament of a brush is not finished properly, it will leave marks.  Other cause of brush marks include:

A porous surface that absorbs too much coating, excessive brushing, applying too little paint, using the wrong thinner, not allowing enough drying time between coats.  Brush marks will also occur in paint films that dry too radily.  Water-based materials typically show brush makrs more than oil-based paints. 

Solution for Brush Marks

Always use top-quality applicators.  Brushes should have tapered bristles, properly flagged and tipped.  Smooth the surface by sanding before repainting or the brush marks will show through the new coat.  If the surface is porous, a primer should be applied.  Be sure to use a recommended thinner if the coating is too thinck, and allow the paint to dry completely between coats.  If you need any more information or are in need of an excellent painting company in Vancouver, British Columbia then don’t hesitate to call 604-PAINTER or visit the best painting contractors in the Greater Vancouver area:  www.vancouversbestpainters.com.  Be sure to visit our industrial site for the larger commercial or industrial projects you might have.  www.vancouverindustrialpainting.com

Rick Anderson

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One of the number one errors I have witnessed over the past 30 years is the painting applicator does not ‘load up’ or hold enough paint coatings on his brush or roller.  If too much time is neeeded to complete a painting project because of constant reloading of the roller, either the roller cover does not contain enough fabric or the fabric used does not meet the requirments for a particular paint coating.  This problem occurs because the wrong type of applicator is ued or because the applicator is of low quality.  If hti sproblem occurs when using a brush, the bristles of the brush may be too short.  This problme can also be caused by mismathcing the applicator and the coating or by over-thinning the coating.

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At this point in my www.vancouversbestpainters.com postings, you have learned a lot about selecting the proper coating, preparing the coating for application, and using the appropriate tools in the proper way to apply the coating,  The next number of postings will help reinforce those principles by reviewing what happens when one of the principles is violated.

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Peeling, blistering, crackiing, and chalking are just some of the symtoms of paint failure.  Most adhesion failures are caused by improper surface prparation or moisture problems such as high indooor humidity or moisture trapped in the substrate.

In the following articles by www.vancouversbestpainters.com (painters painting in Vancouver) I will show how to recognise and correct problems caused by improprer preparation and application of coatings, as well as causes of (and solutions for) coating discolouration).  If you experience a coating failure, you should not assume that there was a problem in the manufacturing process.  Such problems are rare because of the extensive quality controls used in the blending of coatings.  If you have a failure that you cannot find a reason for, contact the coating manufacturer’s representative in your area for assistance.  He will be able to help you determine the cause of the problem.

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Very nice colours for this Heritage Home in East Vancouver

1) Tip #1: Return every phone call within 24 hrs.

Alternative

2) Arrive early, or at least phone ahead if you are running late. If the customer does not feel you respect their time, they will believe you don’t respect them.

3) Dress neatly and shave, and, when you arrive, take off your shoes at the door. You onlyh get one chance to make a first impression.

4)Have a positive attitude when you greet the customer with a handshake and smile, and look them in the eyes. The job can be won or lost on the threshold of the home.

5) Turn off your cell phone on estimates—call interruption annoy the customer—as it makes them feel unimportant.

6) Everyone is different. Watch for body language and adjust your conversation to ease their concerns right away

7) Never show your own irritation—no matter what. They may nor be feeling well or have had a bad day. Always be professional

Let the customer walk in front of you—it’s a sign of respect.

9) Let the customer talk and explain everything they want, and then ask questions.

10) Take notes as you go through the job. Always have two pens handy.

11)Take the time to look closely at the job and be specific about what you intgend to do to repair, restore and paint.

12) Show your portfolio. The more pictures, letters of recommendation and newspaper or trade clips you have, the easier your selling job will be.

Love this three tone effect. Working in harmony and complimenting one another the way a close family should.

This picture almost makes me ill.

two shades of pink for the 14 year old girl

one of the best, ever

Greens are a tough colour. It’s easy to go too dark or too lime’ish or too pastel. This is probably the nicest green I have ever painted with. Very comforting and optimistic. Impossible to be surrounded by this colour and not be upbeat.

I like to dress according to the colour of paint I’m using at any given time. I bring 4 complete outfits to every job so I can change outfits as I change colours.

Hot off the press. Maybe the most powerful marketing tool in the entire painting industry.

Exciting times I live in. 1050 ft of pipe and conduit. You talk about making it. Hope I land this one.

1050 feet of piping.

I love booms….booms make me happy.

Drop and give me 50 by 50 private!

I just want to snuggle up with these things of beauty.

Trade secret: How to get the perfect line.

Another nice angle for the work we did for Westcoast Express, Waterfront Station

Nice backdrop to a jobsite.

Who ya gonna call?

Another angle for work done at Waterfront Station for WestCoast Express. Vancouver’s Best Painters

nice truck and nice

crist new corporate look happening at Richmond Acura courtesy of Vancouver’s Best Painters. Thanks to Martin H who had the chuttzpa to go with the high quote.

nice new wash bay

i love the smell of crushed glass blasting in the morning….smells like victory

Love the truck and gear

New site new monitors

Imad makes a Filipina chambermaid look like a sloth