Decreasing viscosity caused by bacterial degradation of the protein binder or other thickening agents. This is often accompanied by an offensive odour.CAUSES:Use of contaminated tools and water/solvents.Mixing of different brands…

Formation of a layer of skin on the surface of the paint or the container.CAUSES:Use of non-airtight containerLack of anti-skinning agentStorage under excessively warm conditionSOLUTION:Use airtight containerAvoid unnecessary opening of…

Settlement of pigment to the bottom and failure to re-disperse. CAUSES: Insufficient stirring during storage. Storage for long duration or under excessively warm condition. Excessive dilution or dilution with unsuitable…

A coat of paint is dry when it ceases to be "tacky" to the touch. Prolonged tackiness indicates excessively slow drying. This may be caused by insufficient drier in the…

Rising damp actually describes the movement of moisture upward through permeable building materials by capillary action. It becomes a problem if the moisture penetrates vulnerable materials or finishes, particularly in…

Formation of bubbles or foam and resulting small, round concave depressions. When bubbles break in a paint film, during paint application and drying.Possible Causes:Shaking a partially filled can of paint.Using…

Epoxy is a two-part system, consisting of a Base and converter. Improper Induction will result in difference in color, soft film, peeling, difference in gloss, poor coverage etc.Possible Cause:Improper mixing…

Deep, irregular cracks resemble dried mud in dry paint film.Possible Cause:Paint is applied too thickly, usually over a porous surface.Paint applied too thick, to improve hiding.Paint is allowed to build…

Fungus growth can appear with high humidity of surroundings or damp substrate or high moisture content. Fungus is commonly found on internal wall surfaces of damp areas in the absence…

The coating surface shows a green growth, usually on north facing timbers.Possible Cause:Plants, bushes and trees in close proximity to coating system.High humidity of surroundings and/or moisture content of substrateSolution:Remove/kill…