Peeling, Cracking
Failure of coating to properly adhere to surface.
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Alligatoring
Patterned cracking in the paint film resembling the scales of an alligator.
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Blistering
Bubbles caused from a loss of adhesion and lifting of the paint film from the underlying surface.
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Adhesion (Blocking)
Undesirable adhesion between two painted surfaces or between paint and weather stripping.
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Cracking
The splitting of a dry paint film through at least one coat.
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Caulk Failure
Loss of caulk's initial adhesion and flexibility causing painted caulk to crack and/or pull away.
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Caulk - Paint Cracking or Crawling
The cracking of the paint film over a caulked area.
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Flaking
Paint lifting from the underlying surface in the form of flakes.
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Mudcracking
Deep, irregular cracks resembling dried mud in the dry paint film.
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Peeling - Concrete Floors
Flaking and peeling of a coating applied to concrete flooring.
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Peeling - Due to Moisture (Inside)
Loss of adhesion of the interior paint caused by high levels of moisture.
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Peeling - Due to Moisture (Outside)
Loss of adhesion of exterior paint, usually exposing the bare surface.
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Peeling - From Galvanized Metal
Paint fails to adhere to galvanized metal.
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Peeling - Intercoat Peeling in Protected Areas
Loss of adhesion of a coating under eaves, porches, or other protected areas.
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Peeling - Plaster
Loss of coating's adhesion to plaster surface in spots or larger areas.
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Peeling - Under Eaves
Loss of adhesion of a coating applied to exterior protected areas (under eaves, porches, etc.).
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Peeling - Over Hard,Slick Surfaces
Lack of adhesion of a coating, exposing the surface that was painted.
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Cracking - Plywood Checking
Thin, long, and relatively straight cracks that form in the paint film, usually in the direction of the plywood grain.
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Cracking - Stained Rough-Strewn Siding
Thin, long, relatively straight cracks running in a singular direction on a previously stained wood surface.