Spraying vs rolling exterior
Advantages of spraying on exteriors More even coat Less flashing Able to apply a heavier coat increasing mill thickness of coating....
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Marco Smit
- Jul 26, 2012
- 1 min
Elastomeric Coatings - be carefull
Elastomeric coating is one of the best exterior products available. It help extend the life of stucco, concrete and even deteriorated...
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Marco Smit
- Jul 20, 2012
- 1 min
New Product - Cloverdale Renaisance
Cloverdale came of with a new product this year that I am extremely impressed with. It is the Renaissance line of paints. It comes in 3...
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Marco Smit
- Jul 19, 2012
- 1 min
Paint suppliers
Having been in the painting industry for over 25 years, I have dealt with every paint supplier in Calgary. Customers sometimes request a...
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Marco Smit
- Jul 3, 2012
- 1 min
PAINT FAILURES - Peeling
Peeling occurs on a variety of surfaces and is directly linked to moisture and inadequate surface preparation. Understanding different...
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Marco Smit
- Jul 3, 2012
- 1 min
PAINT FAILURES - Bleeding
Bleeding is an unsightly surface discoloration commonly found on exterior wood surfaces and hardboard siding, ceilings, repainted...
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Marco Smit
- Jul 1, 2012
- 1 min
PAINT FAILURES - Alligatoring
Alligatoring is cracked paint that resembles alligator skin, and is generally found on wood surfaces. Alligatoring occurs when paint...
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Marco Smit
- Jul 1, 2012
- 1 min
PAINT FAILURES - Blistering
Fresh paint applied in direct sunlight, and moisture, causes paint to blister. Surfaces that are heated by the Sun and become hot can...
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Marco Smit
- Apr 2, 2012
- 1 min
PAINT FAILURES - Efflorescence
Efflorescence is a white salty substance that forms on masonry and plaster due to moisture migrating through the surface. If left...
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Marco Smit
- Feb 29, 2012
- 1 min
PAINT FAILURES - Fading
Fading is caused by the natural weathering due to the ultraviolet rays of the Sun. Chalking pigment, alkali from masonry, and tint...
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Marco Smit
- Feb 29, 2012
- 1 min
PAINT FAILURES - Rusting
Rusting occurs when metal is exposed to moisture and oxygen. Any metal surfaces should be completely sealed with a rust inhibited primer....
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Marco Smit
- Feb 29, 2012
- 1 min
PAINT FAILURES - Chalking
Chalking is the weathered powder found on exterior painted surfaces and is a normal way for paint to weather away. However, premature...
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Marco Smit
- Feb 29, 2012
- 1 min
PAINT FAILURES - Mildew
Mildew is not a big problem in the Calgary area because of our dry climate. Mildew is a fungus that grows best in a warm humid climate...
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Marco Smit
- Feb 28, 2012
- 1 min
Paint failures
Understanding the primary causes of paint failures will help you prevent future paint problems. The primary causes of paint failures are...
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