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Caliente (AF-290) is a spicy, gorgeous shade of red that immediately catches the eye and is interpreted to represent aspects of change, strength, drama, happiness, intelligence, confidence, and desire. With such a bold choice, the color experts at Benjamin Moore have declared that it’s time for us all to embrace a little more passion in our lives and homes. 

Vacation homes are fantastic places to get away from it all, especially during the summer. You want your home to be fun and inviting whether you’re renting it out or staying in it for the season.

Every home should look good and feel comfortable. When it comes to looks, paint is the first thing people see. What’s more, paint is the first defense against elements such as harsh weather and pests. 

The Problem: The peeling or lifting of the paint or coating due to poor adhesion. It can involve one or multiple coats and expand beyond the initial affected if left untreated.

The Problem: Paint failing to resist the absorption of dirt and stains making their removal difficult without damaging the paint film.

The Problem: A common exterior paint issue resulting in the development of a fine powder on a surface coating due to weathering. All paints have a tendency to chalk over time. High quality paints may chalk mildly, but maintain a sound surface for several years. Medium and heavy chalking is characteristic of lower quality paints and can cause color fading, as well as make it difficult for any new top coatings to adhere.

The Problem: An uneven appearance in the paint film due to an increase in gloss or sheen. This most often occurs in flat paints and darker colors when subjected to rubbing, scrubbing or being brushed up against.

The Problem: Bubbling and blistering of the paint surface resulting from the loss of adhesion and lifting of the paint film from the underlying surface. If not corrected, this condition will lead to the paint peeling.

The Problem: A common exterior paint issue, wax bleed is a discoloration of the paint film caused by additives used to make reconstituted hardboard siding more resistant to moisture. Learn how to fix and avoid this issue.

The Problem: Failure of the dried topcoat to obscure or “hide” the underlying surface. Learn about how to fix poor hiding paint issues with help from the experts at JC Licht. 

The Problem: Downward “drooping” movement of the paint film immediately following the application of the top coat resulting in an uneven film appearance. Read more to learn how to fix sagging!