Has been developed to provide
homeowners with information relating to residential paint
failures, the results of those paint failures, and to provide
recommendations crucial for a longer lasting and durable paint
life. Many realize that a home is a big investment and they
want to make every attempt to protect that investment. Whether
you do the work yourself or you are looking for a contractor
to do the work for you, this guide can assist anyone in making
better decisions in relation to home maintenance, and help
achieve professional results when considering interior and
exterior painting and staining, and decorating. The more
common and familiar problems are presented in this guide,
along with recommendations for their long-term prevention and
a longer lasting paint life. In addition, there is information
on the properties of caulk, paints and stains, maintenance,
colour selection and more
The information provided in The
Homeowners Guide is not a guarantee for the prevention of
paint failures or home maintenance. However, if the
information is used properly, it can help anyone in achieving
a longer lasting paint life on any paint project, which can
lead to lower long-term home maintenance costs. Every attempt
has been made to provide the most accurate information
available. The Homeowners Guide will be periodically updated
as more information becomes available through job experience,
trade organizations, trade publications, paint manufactures,
and special requests.
Introduction
A good overview of what you should know and
do when planning a paint project.
Paint Failures
This section contains information on the
most common paint failures and recommendations that will
assist in their long-term prevention. The paint failures
listed in this section include Alligatoring, Bleeding,
Blistering, Chalking, Checking and Cracking, Efflorescence,
Fading, Hatbanding, Lap Marks, Mildew, Peeling, Rusting,
Sagging and Running, and Wrinkling.
Surface Preparation
This section is a brief companion piece to
the Surfaces section . It contains important information on
pressure washing and the mixing of cleaning solutions.
Surfaces
This section contains information on a
variety of surfaces, including surface preparation and
recommended coatings. Surfaces discussed here include Drywall
(Sheetrock), Hardboard Siding, Masonry, Metals, Natural Wood
Siding and Decks, New Wood, Vinyl Siding, Wallpaper and
Paneling.
Caulk
General information and recommendations on
caulk.
Primers and Paints
This section contains information on the
properties of top quality coatings, including Acrylic Latex
Primers and Finish Paints, Vinyl Acrylic Latex Finish Paints,
Alkyd Primers and Finish Paints, and Paint Sheen.
Stains
This section contains brief descriptions on
stains and preservatives, including water repelling stains and
preservatives, semitransparent and solid colour stains,
bleaching and weathering stains, and interior stains.
Maintenance
A short reminder for homeowners who believe
in the misconception of "maintenance free."
colour
This section briefly explains different
colours and includes some helpful tips on selecting colours and
paints.
Painting Pointers
This sections contains information on
Estimating, Paint Testing, Textured Ceilings, and Tools.
Acknowledgments
A list of resources professional painters
use for up-to-date industry news and information.
