
Premature and/or excessive lightening of the paint color that typically occurs on surfaces with a southern exposure. Fading/poor color retention can also be a result of chalking of the paint film.
Causes
- Use of a low-quality paint, or interior grade of paint for an exterior application
- Use of a paint color that is prone to ultraviolet deterioration (e.g., certain bright reds, blues and yellows)
- Painting masonry surfaces, such as stucco and concrete, that are not cured properly, resulting in alkali "burn"
- Tinting a white paint that has not been designed to be tinted or adding too much colorant to a light or medium paint base
- When fading/poor color retention is a result of chalking, it is necessary to remove as much of the chalk as possible.
- When fading/poor color retention is a result of alkali “burn,” the surface should first be primed with an alkali-resistant primer before applying the finish coat.
- When repainting, be sure to use a high-quality exterior paint and colors that are recommended for exterior use.
Product Recommendations
PrimerSurface | Recommended Primer |
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Masonry | EFF-STOP® Premium |
Desired Finish | Recommended Product |
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Flat | EVERSHIELD® Exterior Flat Paint |
Velvet | EVERSHIELD® Exterior Velvet Paint |
Eggshell | EVERSHIELD® Exterior Eggshell Paint |
Low Sheen | EVERSHIELD® Exterior Low Sheen Paint |
Semi-Gloss | EVERSHIELD® Exterior Semi-Gloss Paint |
Gloss | EVERSHIELD® Exterior Gloss Paint |
Desired Finish | Recommended Product |
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Flat | EVEREST® Interior Flat Paint |
Eggshell | EVEREST® Interior Eggshell Paint |
Semi-Gloss | EVEREST® Interior Semi-Gloss Paint |
Please note that these suggestions are provided as a service to you. We are unable to guarantee or be responsible for the results obtained by these procedures. If you have additional questions, ask any of our expert sales associates.