DESCRIPTION

Development of a yellow cast in aging paint, most noticeable in the dried films of white paints or clear varnishes.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

• Alkyd/oil based paints, because of their curing mechanism, tend to yellow, particularly in areas that are not exposed to sunlight.
  

• Oil-based varnishes start with an amber cast and will darken with age.
  

• Heat from stoves, radiators, and heating ducts.
  

• Lack of light, for example, behind pictures or appliances and inside closets.
  

• Tobacco staining or other environmental contaminants.
  

• Moisture.

SOLUTION

See Lead Information.

• If there are no other problems and the yellowing is not offensive, repainting is not necessary.

• Repainting using a latex paint will reduce the amount of yellowing, but if the environmental conditions that caused the previous coating to yellow continue, any new coating will likely yellow as well.

INTERIOR

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

SUGGESTED FINISH
Duration Home®
Cashmere®
SuperPaint®
ProClassic®
Wood Classics® Waterborne Varnish

See Interior Paints

EXTERIOR

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

SUGGESTED FINISH
Duration®
SuperPaint®
A-100®
WoodScapes®
Minwax® Helmsman Varnish

See Exterior Paints