Common Paint Problems

How-To

Detailed solutions from Porter® to the most common paint problems faced by both painting professionals and do-it-yourselfers.

Interior

Poor Stain Resistance:

Failure of the paint to resist absorption of dirt and stains.

Possible Causes

  • * use of a lower-quality paint
  • * applying paint to an unprimed substrate

Solutions

Use a high-quality acrylic latex paint. It contains more binder, which helps keep stains from penetrating the paint film, allowing for easier removal. Prime new surfaces for maximum film thickness.

Porter® System Recommendations

  • Primer: One coat of BLANKIT Interior Acrylic Primer/Finish No. 1129
  • Finish: One or more coats of Super Premium SILKEN TOUCH Interior Wall and Trim Paints. No. 939 Flat, 999 Eggshell, 1119 Satin, 1139 Semi Gloss
  • Or:
  • One or more coats of Premium HI-HIDE Interior Latex Wall and Trim Paints. No. 689 Flat, 389 Eggshell, 379 Satin, 109 Semi Gloss