Royale High Gloss Enamel

Over time, the paint on your walls starts to crack and eventually flakes off in large chunks.

What are the possible causes?

• Using a lower quality paint with poor adhesion and flexibility
• Over thinning and over spreading the paint
• Poor surface preparation before applying paint
• Painting wooden surfaces without primer
• Oil based paints harden and become brittle as time passes, making them prone to cracking.

How can I fix the problem?

• Remove all loose and flaking paint with a scraper or wire brush before repainting. Also sand and feather the edges.
• Always use a top quality primer and paint top coat.
• If the flaking occurs over multiple layers, use a filler.
• Prime bare wood surfaces before repainting.
• In exterior situations, check if cracking goes down to the substrate. If it does not, remove flaking paint with a scraper or wire brush, sand to feather the edges, prime bare spots and repaint with a high quality exterior paint.
• If cracking does go down to the substrate, scrape off all the paint. Sand, and use a heat gun if necessary. Repaint with a water-based paint system.