[tejas]

A year ago when my house was coming off warranty I had some touch-up painting done. The painter noticed two spots where the paint had bubbled on the outside decorative concrete stripe. He scraped and repainted the spots. Today I noticed the spots are back and even larger (palm size). They have probably been there for months and I just didn't notice. I can scrape and repaint but how can I stop this from happening again? Home maintenance is not my strength, so I would appreciate any suggestions.

[photo1902]

Originally Posted by tejas

A year ago when my house was coming off warranty I had some touch-up painting done. The painter noticed two spots where the paint had bubbled on the outside decorative concrete stripe. He scraped and repainted the spots. Today I noticed the spots are back and even larger (palm size). They have probably been there for months and I just didn't notice. I can scrape and repaint but how can I stop this from happening again? Home maintenance is not my strength, so I would appreciate any suggestions.

Without seeing it firsthand, the cause is pure speculation on my part. That being said, is it possible there is moisture behind the area that is causing the paint to fail. The other scenario could be a substance that is on the stucco causing the paint to fail. One possible remedy is to apply a primer such as Kilz, to cover the problem area. I know it's not a lot of help, but without seeing it, I can't say for sure.

[villagetinker]

Talk to Florida paints (I am assuming you will be going there to get matching paint), or if you already have paint go to that supplier and ask them for ideas why the paint is failing. They are the experts in their product and should be able to help. Also, as mentioned above you should check for moisture. Since this is our rainy season you might be better off to wait for a dry low humidity period for the repair.

[DangeloInspections]

We have seen this after periods of heavy rain. The weather tonight stated that we have had almost double the amount of rain for the last 30 days.

We had a homeowner state that he found this a few months ago on the decorative trim on his home....but now a few months later there was zero evidence of any bubbling.

We often find this and write it up when found. As stated above, sometimes when the home's stucco dries out, these bubbles disappear and show no evidence of ever being there. As it comes and goes, this is often not detectable.

This is caused by moisture intrusion through the paint, or stucco not dried out enough when the paint is applied. We have also been told this can be a paint/primer issue.

As VillageTinker stated, a call to Florida paints is your first step if your home is over a year old. If the home is within the first year I would contact warranty.

Hope this helps.

Frank D.

[Chellybean]

Originally Posted by DangeloInspections

We have seen this after periods of heavy rain. The weather tonight stated that we have had almost double the amount of rain for the last 30 days.

We had a homeowner state that he found this a few months ago on the decorative trim on his home....but now a few months later there was zero evidence of any bubbling.

We often find this and write it up when found. As stated above, sometimes when the home's stucco dries out, these bubbles disappear and show no evidence of ever being there. As it comes and goes, this is often not detectable.

This is caused by moisture intrusion through the paint, or stucco not dried out enough when the paint is applied. We have also been told this can be a paint/primer issue.

As VillageTinker stated, a call to Florida paints is your first step if your home is over a year old. If the home is within the first year I would contact warranty.

Hope this helps.

Frank D.

in my imho Florida paint is not that great.
Go to Sherwin Williams on 27 and talk to Ted the GM.
They paint the stucco when its green alot of the time and yes your right frank moisture penetrates the stucco.
The Florida paint is good for about 3 to 5 years at the max and sometimes alot less,
You need to wash the house and then repaint the areas or whole house once it drys thoroughly. Sherwin makes a Lexon primer and Resilense base coat that is guaranteed not to peal or they will warranty it.
I did my designer and the paint is great stuff.
you can have hairline cracks that can saturate the wall and cause peeling.
Good luck

[Investment Painting Contractors]

Originally Posted by Chellybean

in my imho Florida paint is not that great.
Go to Sherwin Williams on 27 and talk to Ted the GM.
They paint the stucco when its green alot of the time and yes your right frank moisture penetrates the stucco.
The Florida paint is good for about 3 to 5 years at the max and sometimes alot less,
You need to wash the house and then repaint the areas or whole house once it drys thoroughly. Sherwin makes a Lexon primer and Resilense base coat that is guaranteed not to peal or they will warranty it.
I did my designer and the paint is great stuff.
you can have hairline cracks that can saturate the wall and cause peeling.
Good luck

You' are right on with your advise.
Loxon is a primer that is used on green (Uncured masonry) We used it for new shopping centers, Walgreens etc. The builders didn't want to wait for the masonry to cure, because the got a draw after the building was painted. That said 11yrs ago I primed my house with Loxon before painting, there is not a crack or a bubble in my home. After 52 yrs in the business I also agree that Sherwin Williams is the "BEST" Len

[Chellybean]

Originally Posted by Investment Painting Contractors

You' are right on with your advise.
Loxon is a primer that is used on green (Uncured masonry) We used it for new shopping centers, Walgreens etc. The builders didn't want to wait for the masonry to cure, because the got a draw after the building was painted. That said 11yrs ago I primed my house with Loxon before painting, there is not a crack or a bubble in my home. After 52 yrs in the business I also agree that Sherwin Williams is the "BEST" Len

you are right s/h is the best but if you want the best its going to cost you also.
stay well frank