The number of problems you can run into while painting your home can be huge. Paint peeling off of surfaces, blistering paint, burnishing finishes, cracking, and more.
But fear not, these problems can all be solved with a little patience and know how.
Lucky for you, we’ve put together a huge list of different paint problems, how to identify them, and how to fix each problem so that you can end up with a beautifully painted home.
How to Get Rid of Cutting in Lines When Painting and Avoid Picture Framing
You’ve done it! You’ve painted your entire room or wall and now can stand back to admire your work. But, first, you look up, and
How to Fix Paint Bubbling on Walls and Prevent Future Bubbling and Blistering
Have you recently painted and noticed the formation of bubbles resembling the look of blisters developing on your interior or exterior wall surfaces? What could
Paint Blocking: The Best Method for How to Fix and Prevent It
Do you notice paint cracking between your door spaces, windows, or sills? What about the trim or connecting walls in your bathroom? These issues and
What Is Mud Cracking Paint and the Best Method for How to Fix It
Mud cracking paint is not just an eyesore for the viewer but also a hazard for the household. These deep, irregular cracks on the walls
Alligatoring Paint: What It Is and How to Fix It
Alligatoring paint can make your walls look like they have the texture of alligator scales—not the most attractive aesthetic. It is a common painting problem
How to Fix and Prevent Peeling Paint in 7 Simple Steps
Discovering peeling paint inside your home or on your exterior can be disheartening. Paint peels for many reasons from using the wrong kind of paint
The Best Method for How to Fix Paint Roller Marks
There is nothing worse than applying a fresh coat of paint, letting it dry, and opening the curtains the following morning to reveal unseemly paint
The Best Method for How to Fix Nail Pops on Walls and Ceilings
Could there be anything more frustrating than waking up one morning and finding a little round bulge protruding from your wall or ceiling? Probably not.
How To Fix and Prevent Paint Wrinkling
One of the most frustrating things that can happen during or after renovations is wrapping up the project to find your fresh paint wrinkling as
Paint Burnishing: What It Is and How to Fix It
Are you struggling with unforgiving traffic areas, constant wear and tear, frequent washing, and walls full of blemishes? Have you recently moved into a new
The Best Method for How to Fix Cracking Paint
It’s hard to think of anything more frustrating than applying a beautiful coat of paint, and finding cracks in it less than a year later.
Mildew and Mold on Walls: How to Clean It and Repaint
An unpleasant surprise most commonly found on the ceilings of bathrooms and in the corners beneath your sink, mold on walls not only looks unwelcoming
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