DESCRIPTION

Accumulation of dirt, dust particles, and/or other debris on the paint film.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

• Exterior: soil splashing onto siding, air pollution, and car exhaust.
   

• Interior: air-borne dust and household dirt.

SOLUTION

See Lead Information.
 

• Wash the surface; if it comes clean, painting may not be necessary.
   

• Interior - Remove stains, dirt and marks, use a soft cloth or sponge with water or a general-purpose household cleaner. Pentrating stains and marks may be removed either by carefully using an abrasive cleaner and water or by applying a solution of household bleach diluted with water and then rinsing with clean water.
   

• Exterior - Remove dirt with a scrub brush and detergent solution or pressure washing, followed by a thorough rinsing. While dirt accumulation cannot be eliminated entirely, satin, gloss, and high-gloss paints are more resistant to picking up dirt than flat paints due to their smoother finish.

INTERIOR

PRIMER
(if needed)
Premium Wall & Wood Primer
Multi-Purpose Interior Oil-Based
Loxon^® Concrete & Masonry Primer/Sealer

SUGGESTED FINISH
Duration Home^®
Cashmere^®
SuperPaint^®
ProClassic^®
or reapply the same coating

See Interior Paints

EXTERIOR

PRIMER
(if needed)
Exterior Primer
Loxon^® Concrete & Masonry Primer/Sealer
All Surface Enamel Primer

SUGGESTED FINISH
Duration^®
SuperPaint^®
A-100^®
or reapply the same coating

See Exterior Paints