Paint fading, color fading phenomenon and how to fix it

According to a survey of more than 10,000 projects that used different paint products. The results showed that almost all projects encountered the problem of paint fading quickly. Specifically, 6.14% of projects faded after only 6 months, 10.3% of projects faded after 1 year, 25.7% of the research projects faded after 3 years and 57.86% of projects faded after 5 years.

Paint fading, color fading phenomenon makes the house feel old and seriously lose its aesthetic. Let’s find out the causes and how to prevent and fix the phenomenon of paint fading, color fading through the article below with Uskolor Color Fastness Expert!

• Recognizing the phenomenon of paint fading, color fading

Paint fading, color fading is the phenomenon of the paint film fading after a period of exposure to sun, rain, and weather. The paint loses part of its color or the paint loses all of its original color. This problem often occurs with outdoor exterior paint or interior paint areas that are often exposed to direct sunlight.

Particularly for projects that have been painted for many years, over 10 years, the phenomenon of paint fading is inevitable. At this time, repainting the entire project is the most effective solution to keep the paint color fresh.

• Causes of paint fading, color fading

• Using indoor paint for outdoor walls.
• Using poor quality paint.
• Paint that is too thinned.
• Harsh or polluted environment.

• How to overcome the phenomenon of paint fading, color fading

• Scrape off the faded paint, clean the wall, let it dry, and then repaint normally.
• If the cause is moisture or seepage, it is necessary to thoroughly waterproof the areas that cause the seepage, then scrape off the faded paint, clean the wall, let it dry to the specified humidity, and then repaint with 2 coats of primer and 2 coats of color paint.
• For fading in the house due to direct sunlight, you can close the window when it is sunny, or repaint the faded paint area with exterior paint that can withstand sunlight.
• If the cause is paint quality, the only way is to clean the entire wall surface and repaint with a good quality paint product. Choosing a reputable, good quality, and durable paint product accounts for 50% of the success in protecting your house with paint.

• Measures to prevent fading and fading of paint

• Mix paint and apply paint according to instructions
• Use the right system and appropriate type of paint, do not use indoor paint for outdoor walls.
• Use high-quality specialized paint products that can maintain color for a long time.

Uskolor is a specialized scientific paint brand, with a variety of specialized paint lines that help protect interior and exterior spaces from external factors, especially fading and discoloration. 

G9 super glossy exterior paint uses automatic locking technology Colour clock from the US to create a super thin film on the paint surface that is very durable, helping to prevent the impact of external factors such as rain, wind, and dust from affecting the paint color elements while keeping the color molecules from separating and flying into the environment. This thin film also makes cleaning stains on the paint film easier and more effective.

G6 exterior primer uses Crystallized Primer technology, the paint molecules are tightly bonded together into a durable cube, resisting the harmful effects from inside the wall surface. Newly built walls contain many air bubbles, high water and base content. When the weather changes, the pressure inside the wall changes, affecting the paint layer on the wall, causing blistering and mold. With crystal paint technology combined with some special ingredients, the paint molecules penetrate deep into the wall surface, helping the adhesion of g6 become superior. G6 molecules will fill the air holes and neutralize the remaining bases on the wall surface, preventing blistering and mold.

Above is information from Uskolor Color Fastness Expert about the problem of wall paint fading and color fading. Hopefully through this article, Uskolor readers can clearly understand the causes, how to fix and effectively prevent the situation of wall paint fading and color fading over time.

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