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Adhesion

How well a coating holds to the surface beneath it, whether that surface is bare material, a repair, or an existing coating.

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Surface

Wood2
Cedar1
Drywall1
Plaster1
Masonry1
Stucco1
Metal1
Previously coated surface3 (on; choose to remove)

Problem

Peeling10
Intercoat failure3
Bubbling / blistering3 (on; choose to remove)
Holidays (missed spots)8
Flashing8
Tannin bleed2
Roller marks / stipple5
Water stain2
Cracks and checking2
Lap marks (lost wet edge)2
Drywall dust contamination1
Tape bridging / torn edge1

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Work top down1
Maintaining a wet edge1
Spot-priming3
Scraping2
Corner-to-corner correction1
Inspection at every stage3

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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.
- 4. P + A + T / Products, Application, and Tools: Fill defects and select primer
  See Choosing the Right Primer for the distinction between stain blocking and bonding.
- 9. E / Environment: Reinstall hardware and check the finished work
  Manufacturer directionBenjamin Moore describes blocking as painted surfaces sticking when pressed together before the finish has dried and cured sufficiently.
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.

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.