WHAT ARE THE CAUSES OF PAINT FADING? TOP 5 SOLUTIONS

1. Factors that cause the paint film to fade and reduce its lifespan

To overcome the situation of paint fading and spreading, you need to recognize the factors that affect the quality of the paint color. Here are some causes that you may not know:

1.1. Color affects the paint life

Color is a tool that makes any project attractive and beautiful. However, you need to carefully consider whether to prioritize aesthetics or paint durability. Discuss the following with your paint supplier:

– Light or dark colors: The reality is that lighter colors will last longer and fade less than darker colors. Therefore, if your goal is to choose a long-lasting exterior paint, light colors are the best choice.

– Paint colorants: Inorganic and organic colorants can make a big difference when it comes to color retention. Colors made from inorganic pigments such as beige, yellow, brown and other earth tones are more resistant to fading. On the other hand, organic pigments such as green, blue, yellow and other bright and bold colors tend to fade faster.

1.2. Other factors

In addition to the color factor, paint is also more likely to fade due to the following reasons:

– Low quality paint: Paint lines with few important ingredients such as binders, main pigments… or poor production processes and technology often result in paint peeling and discoloration in a short time.

– Applying fewer coats of paint than recommended: Applying fewer coats of paint than recommended by the manufacturer can accelerate the aging process of the paint film. From there, it creates conditions for more UV rays to penetrate the film, causing the film to degrade quickly and change color.

– Coastal environment: can destroy exterior paint. Wind and moisture containing salt blowing in from the ocean create a layer of salt on the surfaces of buildings, a phenomenon known as “sea breeze corrosion”. These salt deposits have harmful effects not only on the paint film but also on substrates such as metal, concrete and wood.

2. Top 5 solutions to prevent paint from fading and staining

Here are some effective solutions that you can apply from the step of choosing the paint line to after finishing to help the paint last longer:

2.1. Choose paint color

You should discuss with a color expert or painter about choosing the optimal anti-fading paint color. For exterior paint, choose neutral tones such as porcelain white, beige, light gray… instead of dark and too bright colors. In particular, experts recommend that you choose a super-gloss or semi-gloss paint surface because they can reflect light and make the paint more durable.

2.2. Prepare the wall surface properly

Careful surface preparation is an important factor in making the paint beautiful and durable. This includes using a quality primer. Primer has the effect of increasing the adhesion of the surface coating to help the paint stick longer. In addition, it is also resistant to alkali, mold, etc.

Some primer lines you can refer to:

– Uskolor X4 high-quality interior alkaline-resistant primer: with the ability to resist alkali on the wall surface, increase adhesion, prevent the penetration of moisture and mold. From there, X4 primer also supports the topcoat to be more durable and glossy.

– Uskolor X6 exterior alkaline-resistant primer: special exterior alkaline-resistant primer, made from Styrene Acrylic resin, does not contain lead and mercury in the formula, helps to effectively resist alkali from cement mortar and concrete. X6 has high adhesion, is resistant to ultraviolet rays, is waterproof, and contributes to protecting the topcoat.

2.3. Paint quality

It is recommended to use high-quality paint for better long-term durability. You should choose an exterior paint line with good anti-fading technology, the ability to block UV rays and has a warranty policy. Unless you plan to repaint every 2-3 years, investing in a high-quality paint with a lifespan of 7-10 years is the most suitable.

2.4. Use with doors

For interior paint, you can use curtains to shield and prevent UV rays from having too much impact on the interior as well as the paint film.

2.5. Scheduled maintenance

You need to set up a plan to check and maintain the paint over time. This includes cleaning the exterior surface, as well as detecting and solving common paint problems, such as peeling and mold growth, before they become major problems. In addition, regular maintenance also saves time and money.

3. USKOLOR exterior paint – the number 1 anti-fading paint solution

USKOLOR X9 premium exterior super-gloss paint is a leading water-based paint product in the field of surface and color protection on large projects and works of art. USkolor’s paint line possesses the Color Lock dual-automatic color locking technology combined with Crystallized technology from the US to help fix color molecules, making the paint film 3 times more durable than conventional paint, protecting the project for 10 years against all impacts of sunlight, rain, wind and humidity.

Hopefully the above article has helped you understand more about the reasons why paint fades and useful solutions. Don’t forget to follow USKOLOR to update the latest information!