If you’re repainting interior or exterior walls, you want the results to be spectacular, and this means avoiding bubbles and cracks. The key to applying indoor and outdoor paint is to ensure it properly adheres to a surface. You can achieve this by enlisting the following advice. 

5 Tips for Preventing Blisters & Cracks in Paint

1. Avoid Direct Sunlight

When the temperature of the paint rises quickly, it causes a thin skin to form on it. This layer traps the wet paint underneath and causes bubbles to form. To prevent this, paint exterior walls when they’re in the shade and keep the sun out of interior rooms by covering the windows until the paint has dried completely.

2. Paint Thin Layers

Thick layers of paint take longer to dry, which can make blistering and bubbling more likely. That’s because the exterior layer is dry sooner than the rest. Paint several coats in thin layers to avoid blisters and bubbles in the first place.

3. Prevent Moisture Buildup

Moisture can cause blisters to appear in paint. Watch out for plumbing leaks, condensation by windows, or overflow from tubs and sinks. Before you repair paint bubbles, find the source of the moisture buildup and address it. 

4. Prepare the Surface

A poorly prepped surface diminishes a paint’s ability to adhere to it. Before you paint, it’s important to remove dust and debris. Also, cover any holes with spackle and wait until it is completely dry before sanding and painting.

5. Don’t Mix Oil & Latex

Oil and latex paints have different properties. If you combine indoor latex paint with an oil-based primer or use latex primer and oil-based outdoor paint, the two layers can peel away from each other. It’s important to choose one option for your interior or outdoor paint without mixing and matching.

Select reliable products to ensure your indoor and outdoor paint goes on and dries smooth. At Fairbanks Paint & Glass, you’ll find a wide selection of brand name paints and specialty coatings. These are designed to withstand the climate in Alaska and will look good for years to come. They also offer paint spraying equipment and advice on getting started. Visit their website or call (907) 456-7758 for more information.