Paint Fading | Why Does Paint Fade? Main Causes and How to Prevent It | How To Repair Paint Fading?

     

Paint Fading | Why Does Paint Fade? Main Causes and How to Prevent It | How To Repair Paint Fading?   

Paint Fading:

 The paint fading in the interior of your house occurs due to several factors such as heat in the room, the light from the bulb and temperature fluctuations. Heat, light and temperature fluctuations in the room can cause the chemical structure and the chemical bond of the paint to break down faster.

• Paint can be defined as a pigmented liquid with a liquefiable nature that substrates into a thin layer and converts to a solid film upon application. 
• The primary objective of paint is to protect, impart color and provide texture to the surface where it is applied.
• Paint fading is a common type of defect in painting work that causes the discoloration of the applied paint.
• The main causes of such defects are various atmospheric factors such as rain, sunlight, moisture infiltration, etc.
• Precisely, fading may be defined as the loss of one or more color pigments from the film of paint.
• goog_575036102Over time, the film of paint starts to lose the color pigments under harsh atmospheric conditions and continuous sun exposure.

Why Does Paint Fade? Main Causes and How to Prevent It

Being aware of why does paint fade can make a difference. Here is all you need to know about why paint fades and how to prevent it:

1. Weather conditions and UV light
2. Choosing the wrong type of paint
3. Inaccurate film thickness
4. Not preparing the surface properly
5. Choosing the wrong color scheme

 

How To Repair Paint Fading?

 

Once fading of the paint coat begins, it cannot be repaired completely but for preventing further de-coloration, weathering-resistant pigments may be used.

Some of the precautions that can be taken to prevent fading are:

✔ Use of certified UV-resistant paints from authorized manufacturers.

✔ Selection of lighter colored paints.

✔ Regular maintenance and supervision.

This was the process/steps to repair the defect of flaking from the surface.

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FLUID MECHANICS

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BUILDING MATERIALS

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SURVEY

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