Why paint peels on siding and deck floors, and how it is fixed
According to Hyannis Painting, paint that is lifting off the surface means moisture has gotten underneath, and left unchecked it leads to wood rot. Before new paint, the crew scrapes every loose and flaking chip, feather-sands the edges, repairs damaged wood and primes bare wood. Free estimates: (508) 280-1573.
Sources: hyannispainting.com/blog/blog-details/signs-your-home-needs-a-new-paint-job · hyannispainting.com/blog/blog-details/exterior-painting-prep-what-happens-before-the-first-coat
What to look for
According to Hyannis Painting- “Paint that's lifting off the surface means moisture has gotten underneath.”
- “Fine cracks in the paint surface indicate the paint has lost elasticity and can no longer expand and contract with temperature changes.”
- “If you can rub chalky residue off your siding, the paint binder is breaking down.”
- “Any exposed wood is vulnerable to rot, insects, and further damage.”
Source: hyannispainting.com/blog/blog-details/signs-your-home-needs-a-new-paint-job
What Hyannis Painting does about it
According to Hyannis PaintingIn Hyannis Painting's experience on Cape Cod, paint and stain usually fail first on deck floors and on siding.
- Scraping every loose and flaking chip, then feather-sanding the edges
- Replacing rotted trim before painting, often with PVC trim like Azek
- Priming bare wood and caulking gaps around windows, doors and trim
- Exterior painting with premium coatings
According to Hyannis Painting“Paint that's lifting off the surface means moisture has gotten underneath. Left unchecked, this leads to wood rot.”
Source: hyannispainting.com/blog/blog-details/signs-your-home-needs-a-new-paint-job
According to Hyannis Painting“Every loose and flaking paint chip is scraped away. Remaining edges are feather-sanded smooth.”
Source: hyannispainting.com/blog/blog-details/exterior-painting-prep-what-happens-before-the-first-coat
Related guide: Lead paint rules for pre-1978 homes
More on exterior painting by Hyannis Painting.
What it looks like
Before: peeling paint on siding and barn doors
Barn repaint
Questions homeowners ask
Can you just paint over peeling paint?
No. According to Hyannis Painting, every loose and flaking paint chip is scraped away and the remaining edges are feather-sanded smooth before new paint goes on.
Source: hyannispainting.com/blog/blog-details/exterior-painting-prep-what-happens-before-the-first-coat
My house was built before 1978. Does scraping change anything?
Yes. Paid work that disturbs paint in homes built before 1978 falls under the EPA Renovation, Repair and Painting rule once it goes past small limits. Our lead paint guide explains the federal and Massachusetts rules.
Source: Our lead paint guide
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