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Definition

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

Wood4 (on; choose to remove)
Cedar1
Drywall4
Masonry1
Stucco1
Metal2
Previously coated surface8

Problem

Peeling7
Intercoat failure4
Bubbling / blistering2
Holidays (missed spots)4 (on; choose to remove)
Flashing3
Tannin bleed3
Roller marks / stipple2
Water stain1
Mold / mildew1
Soft or rotted wood1

Technique

Maintaining a wet edge2
Back-rolling2
Back-brushing1
Spray and back-roll2
Spot-priming2
Scraping2
Chemical stripping1
Graining a filler repair1
Corner-to-corner correction2
Mist coat (spray correction)1
Chlorine wash1
Inspection at every stage4

4 entries for “Adhesion”

Surface: Wood (remove)
Problem: Holidays (missed spots) (remove)
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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.
- 3. Degrease before sanding
  My cleaning check is a fresh-rag wipe: no visible contamination should transfer. Repeat cleaning where residue remains. A visually clean surface still needs the adhesion and compatibility checks for the chosen system.
- 5. Fill open grain when the finish calls for it
  Field practiceWhere I use water-based grain filler, I prefer to apply it after a compatible bonding primer, such as STIX, because I have experienced beading over sanded lacquer.
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Entry 001Preparing and Repainting Cedar Siding

2. Diagnose peeling before defining the repair

Only after investigating other likely causes should widespread, gradual release at the original coating-to-wood bond be attributed to age-related failure.

Entry 015Preparing and Painting Exterior Wood Trim and Fascia

Filed under Problem: Peeling

Entry 016Preparing and Staining Exterior Wood Decks

Filed under Problem: Peeling