Chalking

Paint coming off as a dusty white powder on your hands?

Causes

  • Application of paint over oily, greasy, or very smooth surfaces
  • Application over loose particles like dust or rust
  • Not sanding a previous coat of glossy paint
  • Application over a partially dried coat

 

Solution

Prevention

  • Ensure proper surface preparartion

 

Remedy

  • Surafce should be repainted

 

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