Premature and/or
excessive lightening of the paint color, which can occur on surface
with sunny exposes. This is relatively easy to see because hidden areas
such as eaves will not usually fade, fading /poor color retention can
also be a result of chalking of the coating.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Colors
will fade slightly when exposed to intense sunlight. As the coating
ages, the fading can become more noticeable. Slight fading is
acceptable, provided it is gradual and uniform so as not to be
noticeable. Excessive chalking of the paint film will cause colors to
appear lighter.
Interior-grade colorants used outside will fade.
Adding more time to the coating then is recommended.
Interior coating may also fade it they are near windows and there is significance sunlight exposure.
SOLUTION
When
the substance is in good condition except for fading , clean as needed
and repaint using a paint that is fade-resistant. Follow label and data
page directions for surface preparation for the coating.
SYSTEM
INTERIOR
Finish Refer to our Interior Paint Rating Chart to determine which Product best fits your needs.
Suggested
Finishes Cashmere, Super Paints, Classics 99 Avoid interior-grade
colorants, if possible, where there is significance sunlight exposure.
EXTERIOR
Finish Refer to our Exterior Paint Rating Chart to determine which product best fits your needs.
Suggested Finishes Duration, Super Paint, A-100, Wood Scopes
