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Tannin Bleeding Explained

20Sep2016

Tannin Bleeding Problem Solved

Sometime we encounter siding on homes that have a problem with splotchy looking brown or grey color that seems to appear as the home ages. Going back over those areas with latex paint will not solve the problem. A few years later and it will be back. I’ve seen this occur on Masonite siding and of course on cedar siding. On cedar siding usually it is caused from tannic acid bleed though. You will see this bleed through especially where there are knots in the wood.

The binders and resin in particle board that makes up Masonite siding can make their way to the surface also. These binders and resins can migrate through the latex paint causing an unsightly splotchy look on any home plagued by this not so common problem.

Solution:

I have found through my many years in this business that a high grade of oil base primer can seal off this bleed though problems in both types of siding. Latex primer doesn’t do the job. So don’t expect very good results with latex primers.

Oil base primer can be painted over with a latex paint, but remember you can not paint over oil base paint with latex paint. It will peel. The sheen of oil base paint prevents latex paint from forming a good boned. However, since oil base primer has no sheen, latex paint will bond well to it. Return To Blog Postings.

Nicky Taylor

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Plan Ahead for Interior Painting

Painting services Marietta Area being provided by painter

17Apr2016

Thinking of painting rooms in your home can be exciting! Planning to update your colors is exciting and can effect your mood. New colors can give you a fresh feel when you arrive home from a hard days work. Painters Flair team is here to help you with the whole process from start to finish!

In our experience, the first thing to think of when reviewing your plans for your painting project is to determine which rooms are considered a ‘priority.’ Rooms in which you spend the most time enjoying your home or that are high traffic/use such as a kitchen or bathroom. These should be considered a higher priority than others such as a laundry room or formal dining room that hosts meals around holidays or special occasions only.

The next thing to think of is your project budget. During the estimating process, Painters Flair is able to provide a detailed proposal of your project. This will include an estimate room by room and surfaces and items to be painted. This allows for us to work with you to help keep your budget and priorities on track.

Finally, think of your home’s schedule and the needs of those living under its roof. Look back at the rooms you are thinking to have painted. Ask yourself: “Can we go without using this room for a day or two? And how would we plan around the work?” Painters Flair can help you with this part of the project. Additionally, we are willing to work with your calendar and your home’s daily schedule to minimize disruptions. Besides we can still do this while producing quality results for your home’s interior.

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Prepping Interior Before Painting

Our interior painting services Marietta includes great prep work before we ever start painting.

10Dec2014

Drop cloths

As a painting contractor we know mistakes are an inevitable part of the job. Either you will drop a spot of paint or the roller will spray paint in places you do not want it. To deal with such mishaps the best idea is to be prepared for them properly before a painting begins. We use drop cloths big enough to cover most areas we are painting in.

Caulk base boards where there is separation

One of the first things we look for is trim separating from walls and trim. Any areas that are separating we caulk. This looks much better when painting is completed.

Use sheet rock mud on any dinks or cracks.

Nail pops, dents in the wall or cracks will receive sheet rock mud and allowed to dry. Then we sand these places to smooth out that area of the wall. We also apply primer over the spots where we used sheet rock mud..

Use tape to your advantage

Paint rollers often touch the ceilings and walls where they shouldn’t, and cutting in with a brush doesn’t mean you will always have a steady hand. To prevent more paint ‘oops’, taping off the baseboard edges, and sometimes ceilings will allow us to work (and breathe) easier while painting.

Protect face plates and locks

We go over the room thoroughly before we begin painting and look ahead for potential problems. Unless you want your face plates to be the same color as your walls, we will remove them. This same rule applies to door handles and light fixtures. We cover well any furniture that is in the room and send out the dog and kids.

Do not leave painted footprints

If we have a spill or paint drops, we clean it up immediately. Otherwise, we will quickly have a marked trail through your home. Tracking paint is a contractor’s nightmare, so we take steps to prevent it.

Clean paint drops immediately

A wet sponge works wonders when used immediately on paint that has hit the carpet or floor. If our paint is solvent-based, we use thinner to clean it up. We usually take an old sponge or rag with thinner and gently blot the paint spill. If paint ends up drying on the floor, we will most likely use a product called Goof Off. we will also use a clean cloth and generous amounts of hard work to dissolve and remove the paint from bare floors.

If we are using a latex paint, clean up will be easier and more successful than an oil based. We invest in sharp edge razor scrapers, this tool is a big help in removing paint from windows and edges. Woodwork can be rid of paint spots using Goof Off and by simply covering the scraper with a thin cloth and gently going over the area.