Paint Problem: Sagging: Call: 604-painter www.604painters.com

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.

Rick Anderson www.vancouversbestpainters.com www.604painters.com www.vancouverindustrialpainting.com call: 604-painter now!