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Holiday

An area unintentionally left uncoated during painting or coating application.

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Wood4
Cedar1
Drywall2
Plaster1
Masonry1
Stucco1 (on; choose to remove)
Metal2
Previously coated surface7

Problem

Peeling1 (on; choose to remove)
Bubbling / blistering1
Holidays (missed spots)2
Flashing2
Roller marks / stipple1
Mold / mildew1
Cracks and checking1

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Work top down1
Back-rolling1
Spray and back-roll1
Texture matching1
Inspection at every stage1

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Surface: Stucco (remove)
Problem: Peeling (remove)
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Entry 006Preparing and Repainting Exterior Stucco
- 7. Inspect, correct, and reinspect
  Inspect during application for runs, holidays, bubbles, flashing as it becomes apparent, pinholes, and missed crevices.