The paint inside and outside your home is in a constant fight to maintain its beauty. Heat, moisture, old age and a host of other problems all take a toll. Armed with this step-by-step guide, you can help protect your home and make it look beautiful again.

Every paint problem must be approached with care and safety in mind – especially if the surface you are working with may contain lead or asbestos. From protective clothing and equipment – including goggles and respirators – to testing and following correct procedures, all are important for guarding and preserving your health.

Alligatoring		Blistering		Blocking		Burnishing
Chalking		Cracking		Dirt Pick-up		Efflorescence
Fading/Poor Color Retention		Mildew		Mud Cracking		Paint Incompatibility
Peeling from Galvanized Metal		Peeling from Wood		Picture Framing		Poor Alkali Resistance
Poor Flow & Leveling		Poor Gloss Retention		Poor Hide		Poor Sheen Uniformity
Poor Stain Resistance		Sagging		Surfactant Leaching		Tannin Staining
Vinyl Siding Warp		Wax Bleed		Wrinkling		Yellowing

Caution: Scraping or sanding surfaces of older buildings (especially pre-1978) may release dust containing lead or asbestos. EXPOSURE TO LEAD OR ASBESTOS CAN BE VERY HAZARDOUS TO YOUR HEALTH. Always wear appropriate personal protective equipment during surface preparation and finish clean-up of any residue by water-washing all surfaces. For more information, see Dunn-Edwards’ brochure on “Surface Preparation Safety” or call EPA’s National Lead Information Center at 1-800-424-LEAD, or visit www.epa.gov/lead or www.epa.gov/asbestos, or contact your state or local Health Department.