Adhesion
Sense: coating property
Also: adhere, adheres, adhesion failure, bond, bonding, sticking
How well a coating holds to the surface beneath it, whether that surface is bare material, a repair, or an existing coating.
In use
Prepare a representative test area and apply a suitable stain-blocking primer first. Allow the product's specified time for evaluation. Check adhesion and test stain control with the intended topcoat.
Where it is used
Entry 009Choosing the Right Primer
- P + E / Product and Execution: When adhesion and stains both matter
Field practiceAllow the product's specified time for evaluation. Check adhesion and test stain control with the intended topcoat.
- P + E / Product and Execution: When adhesion and stains both matter
Entry 014Preparing and Painting Interior Doors and Trim
- 1. S / Substrate: Inspect the door, trim, and existing finish
Painting over it does not restore adhesion.
- 1. S / Substrate: Inspect the door, trim, and existing finish
Entry 013Removing Wallpaper and Preparing the Wall for Paint
- 6. Seal torn drywall facing before patching
For primer selection and the distinction between sealing damage, blocking stains, and gaining adhesion, see Choosing the Right Primer.
- 6. Seal torn drywall facing before patching
Entry 012Diagnosing and Correcting Paint Flashing
- 1. Start with the SPATE checks
If inspection finds peeling, loss of adhesion, water damage, or another failing condition, address that problem before applying these corrective coats.
- 1. Start with the SPATE checks
Entry 010Refinishing Cabinets with Painted Finishes
- 1. Inspect the cabinets and agree on the finish
A new finish must adhere to the actual prepared surface it will touch.
- 1. Inspect the cabinets and agree on the finish
Entry 008Preparing and Painting Exterior Aluminum
- 4. Prime exposed aluminum and assess retained coatings
The reviewed DTM Acrylic sheet lists a separate bonding-primer system for baked-on siding finishes. Its previously painted-surface guidance calls for an adhesion test after a one-week drying period.
- 4. Prime exposed aluminum and assess retained coatings
Entry 011Refinishing Cabinets with Stain and Clear Finishes
- 5. Select the stain and condition the wood when needed
Manufacturer directionOld Masters advises against tack rags because they may leave adhesion-interfering residue.
- 5. Select the stain and condition the wood when needed
Entry 003Repainting Previously Painted Interior Walls
- S / Substrate: Inspect from the top down
Look for stains, checking, peeling, and physical damage. Identify dirt, debris, or contamination that must be removed. Material between the surface and the next coating can interfere with adhesion and contribute to later peeling.
- S / Substrate: Inspect from the top down