Our Blog

Our Blog Page 15 - JC Licht

SHOP FROM HOME AND SAVE 10% OFF* ONLINE EVERYDAY!

Selecting The Right Gloss For Your Painting Project

This section addresses the practical and aesthetic considerations one should take into account when choosing the level of shine or gloss in their paint. The gloss level impacts both the appearance and serviceability of a painted surface.

August 19, 2015
3 min read

Water-Based vs. Solvent-Based Paints

Today, advances in paint technology mean that water-based paints, typically referred to as waterborne acrylics, are in many ways equal, or superior to their solvent-based counterparts.

August 18, 2015
4 min read

Peeling

The Problem: The peeling or lifting of the paint or coating due to poor adhesion. It can involve one or multiple coats and expand beyond the initial affected if left untreated.

July 18, 2015
1 min read

Poor Stain Resistance

The Problem: Paint failing to resist the absorption of dirt and stains making their removal difficult without damaging the paint film.

July 08, 2015
1 min read

Chalking

The Problem: A common exterior paint issue resulting in the development of a fine powder on a surface coating due to weathering. All paints have a tendency to chalk over time. High quality paints may chalk mildly, but maintain a sound surface for several years. Medium and heavy chalking is characteristic of lower quality paints and can cause color fading, as well as make it difficult for any new top coatings to adhere.

July 08, 2015
1 min read

Burnishing

The Problem: An uneven appearance in the paint film due to an increase in gloss or sheen. This most often occurs in flat paints and darker colors when subjected to rubbing, scrubbing or being brushed up against.

July 08, 2015
1 min read

Paint Incompatibility

The Problem: The loss of adhesion when water-based topcoats are applied over old alkyd/oil-based paint.

July 08, 2015
1 min read

Blistering

The Problem: Bubbling and blistering of the paint surface resulting from the loss of adhesion and lifting of the paint film from the underlying surface. If not corrected, this condition will lead to the paint peeling.

July 08, 2015
2 min read

Wax Bleed

The Problem: A common exterior paint issue, wax bleed is a discoloration of the paint film caused by additives used to make reconstituted hardboard siding more resistant to moisture. Learn how to fix and avoid this issue.

July 08, 2015
1 min read

Poor Hiding

The Problem: Failure of the dried topcoat to obscure or “hide” the underlying surface. Learn about how to fix poor hiding paint issues with help from the experts at JC Licht.

July 08, 2015
1 min read

Sagging

The Problem: Downward “drooping” movement of the paint film immediately following the application of the top coat resulting in an uneven film appearance. Read more to learn how to fix sagging!

July 08, 2015
1 min read

Cracking / Flaking

The Problem: The splitting of at least one coat of dry paint film, ultimately leading to complete failure of the paint if left untreated. Learn how to fix this problem with help from the experts at JC Licht.

July 08, 2015
1 min read

Our Blog

Already know what you need?