The appearance of your business sends a message to your clientele, meaning that if you are noticing peeling paint and damaged equipment, so are your customers. Here are some common problems that an industrial painter can fix.

If you own a business, you know how important first impressions are. The shape your business is in does send a message to your customers and clients. An unkempt, unmaintained space will be noticed by your clientele. 

Dealing with these imperfections on your own may seem daunting. But, you can hire a professional painting contractor to solve common paint problems your business may be facing. 

We have outlined five common paint problems that industrial painting contractors may be able to fix for you.

Paint Runs

Pools of paint can form when too much of the paint is applied to a surface at once. It will then streak down the walls causing streaks that are unsightly and sloppy. 

This is an easy fix that requires the area to be sanded, wiped down and then touched up with the existing color to remove the paint runs.

Faded Paint

As paint is exposed to the sun’s rays, harmful UV light will cause paint to fade over time. Walls that are exposed to a lot of sunlight will lose some of their vibrancy. 

DId you know that UV rays actually cause the paint pigments to break down? This is why areas exposed to beating sunlight will begin to fade faster. This is why the exterior paint on a building will fade faster than the inside walls. 

Painting contractors will be able to fix this problem with a fresh coat of paint and a primer that is meant to resist fading due to UV light. 

Gritty Surfaces

If your walls were not properly prepared before painting, dirt and dust can get stuck underneath the paint, causing a bumpy, uneven finish. It not only looks bad, but it also feels odd and will create a gritty surface across your walls.

In order to fix gritty textures on walls, they need to be sanded down to a smooth surface and repainted. In some cases a paint strainer will be used to remove any imperfections within the paint itself. This is just an extra step to take to make sure the fresh coat of paint dries with a smooth finish.

Staining

Oftentimes, staining is caused from other underlying issues such as the growth of mildew, mold or fungus. If you are seeing staining, it typically reflects one of these problems happening underneath the paint itself. 

In these situations, contacting an industrial painting contractor will help you not only treat the problem, but will help it from spreading further. Professionals have the knowledge and skills to choose paints and primers that will stop the growth of mold, mildew and fungus. They will be able to seal the area and prevent the growth from spreading further and can also help to get ride of the staining.

Cracking, Flaking, Peeling or Blistering Paint

Cracking, flaking or peeling paint can be a sign of other problems. Cracked paint is probably the easiest of the three to fix.

Cracking paint typically just means the paint was thinned too much or dried rapidly. Cool temperatures can also cause paint to crack. To fix cracked paint in a small area, a painting contractor will simply sand the spot and repaint over it. 

For larger areas or multiple cracks, many times, it makes more sense to repaint the whole area. In these cases, the old paint needs to be sanded off, the walls need to be primed and then the new paint can be applied.

Flaking, peeling or blistering paint usually points to moisture or humidity issues. Moisture can affect both interior and exterior walls, which are susceptible to mildew, mold, moisture and even rust. All of these can cause the paint to warp and fall off, or may cause unsightly flaking, peeling or blistering. 

If you are facing these issues, you should have the area tested for mold before you repaint. If mold is detected, you may need to replace the drywall. Contact a painting contractor for any recommendations about fixing these problems. In some cases, the contractor will cut out the affected area and replace it with new drywall and a fresh coat of paint.

In Summary

The painting process should always start with some sort of surface preparation to prep the object that needs repainted. If you are facing any of these common paint problems, it may be time for a tune up via a fresh coat of paint. 

Whether it is faded paint, stains, crack or paint runs, a professional industrial painting contractor will be able to fix any paint problems you may be facing and give your business a fresh new look.