DESCRIPTION

Reddish-brown stains on the paint surface.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

• Steel in contact with air moisture will rust nails, steel railings, damaged galvanized, flashing, etc.
• Steel nails, in contact with damp wood that possesses a high amount of tannic acid, may develop black discoloration.

SOLUTION

• Prime bare steel as soon as possible with rust inhibiting primer or finish.
• Replace steel nails with galvanized or other non-rusting nails.
• Rusted nails that cannot be removed must be sanded to shiny metal, countersunk, filled, or patched, and top coated.

SYSTEM

INTERIOR

• Primer, if needed All Surface Enamel Primer, or DTM Primer/Finish
• Caulk ProSelect 1230A, 1100A, or Kitchen & Bath
• Patching C-77, c-70, or c50 Spackling Compound; C-86 Carpenters Wood Filler
• Finish Refer to our Interior Paint Rating Chart to determine which product best fits your needs.
• Suggested Finishes Cashmere, SuperPaint, Classic99

EXTERIOR

• Primer, if needed A-100Exterior Oil Based primer, or All Surface Enamel Primer, or DTM Primer/Finish
• Caulk ProSelect 1550A, 1230A, 1100A, or Window & Door
• Finish Refer to our Exterior Paint Rating Chart to determine which Product best fits your needs.
• Suggested Finishes Duration, SuperPaint, A-100, WoodScapes.