DESCRIPTION

Development of a yellow cast in aging paint, most noticeable in the dried films of white paints or clear varnishes.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

• Alkyd/oil based paints, because of their curing mechanism, tend to yellow, particularly in areas that are not exposed to sunlight.
• Oil-based varnishes start with an amber cast and will darken with age.
• Heat from stoves, radiators, and heating ducts.
• Lack of light, for example, behind pictures or appliances and inside closets.
• Tobacco staining or other environmental contaminants, moisture.

SOLUTION

• If there are no other problems and the yellowing is not offensive, repainting is not necessary.
• Repainting using a latex paint will reduce the amount of yellowing, but if the environmental continue, any new coating will likely yellow as well.

SYSTEM

INTERIOR

• Primer, if needed PrepRite Classic Primer, or PrepRite Wall & Wood Oil
• Primer/Undercoater, or PrepRite Masonry Primer
• Finish Refer to our Interior Paint Rating Chart to determine which product best fits your needs.
• Suggested Finishes Cashmere, SuperPaint, Classic 99, Wood Classics
• Waterborne Varnish.

EXTERIOR

• Primer, if needed A -100 Exterior Primer, or Loxon Masonry Primer, or
• All Surface Enamel Primer
• Finish Refer to our Exterior Paint Rating Chart to determine which product best fits your needs.
• Suggested Finishes Duration, SuperPaint, A-100, WoodScapes, Minwax
• Helmsman Varnish.