Cracking

Cracking and flaking are advanced stages of checking.
 Cracking
Cracking

Cracking / Flaking

(Paint falure characterized by breaks wide enough to expose the underlying surface). Cracking and flaking are advanced stages of checking. Checking is a paint failure were many small cracks appear in the surface of the paint.

Possible causes

  • Surfaces that has received numerous coats of paint.
  • Swelling and stress of wood.

Solution

  • Complete removal of the coating is required before re-priming and repainting.