The most common problems when painting a wall

When painting a wall, we can encounter some problems. In most cases, these problems arise from the wall not being in good condition or from using the wrong paint.

Below we see Most common problems Which usually appear and the solutions that can be implemented.

The most common problems when painting a wall

The paint spreads on the wall

It is one of the most common problems and usually appears when The paint is very diluted .

Sometimes, depending on the paint, mixing with water is usually advised, and it may happen that it has been mixed With a large quantity of water .

Paint is peeling off the wall

Sometimes when we run the roller along the wall, we notice that the previous paint has faded from the wall.

The problem usually lies within the wall itself: He is not in good condition This usually happens when there is some kind of moisture in the wall.

If you have a damp wall, it's best Addressing the problem First, identify the type of moisture present in the wall, then repair it.

It can also happen that the paint is loose due to the presence of Salt on the wall As with moisture, it is important to address the problem before painting.

If we don't have this type of humidity but we see the paint peeling off the wall, we can choose Apply a layer of sealant beforehand So that the paint adheres well to the wall later.

After painting, spots appear on the wall.

If we have a wall with spots of mold, smoke, rust before painting, etc., it is very common for us to think that they will disappear with a new coat of paint.

Recommended Cleaning the wall The entire surface to be painted. Preparation before painting is very important.

When the paint dries, it cracks.

There are times when we paint a wall, it dries, and then it cracks . In these cases, the reason is usually that the paint did not adhere properly to the wall.

Most likely, the wall It's not completely clean and there are traces of glue or grease. .

To prevent this, it's best to thoroughly clean the wall before painting, and to ensure good adhesion, apply A layer of primer The paint is dry.

If it has already been painted and cracks have appeared in the paint, the process of solving the problem will be the same: clean thoroughly, apply a layer of primer and as soon as it dries, paint.

Bubbles appear when painting the wall

If bubbles appear when painting the wall, the reasons can be varied.

On the other hand, it could be from Stirring or shaking The paint is very strong, therefore, Air enters the mixture, This leads to the formation of bubbles or even foam.

Another possible reason is the type of roller used. For smooth walls, it's best to use short-haired rollers, as long-haired or foam rollers tend to produce bubbles.