3 Reasons Why Your Exterior Paint Job Failed

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3 Reasons Why Your Exterior Paint Job Failed
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Introduction

• Most home owners understand the difference a
  professional paint job make with the overall
  aesthetics and quality.
• However, if youre a diligent DIYer and have done
  many of your home improvement and remodelling
  jobs on your own in the past, it is natural to be
  tempted to paint your exterior by yourself.
• Unfortunately, a DIY exterior paint job doesnt
  turn out to be a rewarding experience for every
  home owner.
• Many DIY painters make mistakes that ruin not
  only their DIY experience but the outcomes.
• If you incurred a failed DIY exterior paint job
  lately, here are the possible reasons why it
  might have happened.

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Lack of Preparation

• Poorly prepped or not-prepped-at-all surfaces are
  one the common causes of failed paint jobs.
  Surface preparation is an inevitable step in the
  process of exterior painting that not only
  contributes about 80 towards the final paint
  output but add quality and years to an exterior
  paint job.
• Good surface preparation includes
• Pressure washing to remove dirt, dust, oils and
  chalk deposits.
• Scrapping off peeling or cracked paint.
• Sanding the edges of scraped areas.
• Caulking, masking and priming surfaces.

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Poor Quality Materials

• A DIY paint job is a way for many to save money
  that goes into hiring a professional painter in
  the first place. While it makes sense to paint
  your exterior by yourself if you have the
  adequate skill and knowledge in the area, it
  would be a bad idea to skimp on products required
  to finish the job.
• Premium paint, primer, plaster and coatings might
  usually be expensive but go a long way to ensure
  quality, longevity and protection. Investing a
  few extra dollars in quality products initially
  can save you a lot of money and hassle in the
  future.

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Unfavourable Weather

• Even if you are enjoying the pleasant weather in
  your city, your paint might not react the same
  way to the climate.
• Fluctuating temperatures, direct sunlight,
  humidity, and rains can interfere with the drying
  and curing process and affect the durability of
  the exterior paint.
• Make sure to not only choose the right time to
  paint your exteriors but high-quality materials
  for maximum protection from adverse weather
  conditions.

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Get in touch

• ASTEC Paints
• Address Head Office - 22 - 24 Pinn
  Street, St. Marys, S.A. 5042Post Office
   Post Office Box 321, Melrose Park, S.A.
  5039Telephone  [phone]      
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   [phone]
• Website www.astecpaints.com.auEmail
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