Checking

Where it is used

1. Entry 011Refinishing Cabinets with Stain and Clear Finishes

   • 1. Inspect the finish and agree on the color

     Field practiceIf the finish is failing with chips, checking, or other defects, I remove it.

2. Entry 010Refinishing Cabinets with Painted Finishes

   • 1. Inspect the cabinets and agree on the finish

     Look closely for peeling, bubbling, and fine cracking or checking.

3. Entry 012Diagnosing and Correcting Paint Flashing

   • 1. Start with the SPATE checks

     WarningEPA advises checking pre-1978 homes and using lead-safe practices; uncontrolled sanding can spread hazardous dust.

4. 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.

5. Entry 008Preparing and Painting Exterior Aluminum

   • 1. Inspect the substrate and coating

     On previously coated aluminum, also look for peeling, checking, bubbling, and other paint failure.

6. Entry 007Preparing and Repainting Rusted Steel and Iron

   • 6. Apply the finish evenly

     Select the tip and settings for the DTM product rather than borrowing the cedar topcoat setup without checking it.

7. SPATE: The Foundation of Professional House Painting

   • 03 / Turn the plan into work: Execution connects it all

     Ask: What is the sequence? Who is responsible? What needs checking before the next stage? Does the customer understand the scope and limitations?