Patchiness

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How does it occur?

- Application of finish coat over puttied surfaces

- High alkalinity of surface (evident in new walls)

- Incomplete drying of putty

- Application of a thick coat of putty

 

Solution

Prevention

- Allow new walls to get cured for at least three months

- Apply thin coats of putty

- Always apply a primer coat after applying spot putty

- Always sandwich coats of putty with primer

- Cracks in plaster should be filled with a cement and sand mixture

Remedy

- Scrape the surface and repaint with the right surface preparation method