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Why do paint jobs fail? (Hint: It's usually not the paint)

We've all seen it - a fresh paint job that looked perfect at first, only to start peeling, blistering or flaking months later. Frustrating, right?

Here's the truth: Most paint failures happen before the first coat is even applied.

Paint is a technical coating system, not just a decorative layer. When surface prep, priming, or application conditions aren't right, even premium paint will struggle to perform.

The 7 most common reasons paint jobs fail:

1️⃣ Inadequate surface preparation
2️⃣ Skipping primer or using the wrong one
3️⃣ Painting over moisture or damp
4️⃣ Ignoring application conditions (temperature & humidity)
5️⃣ Thinning paint
6️⃣ Using the wrong paint for the environment
7️⃣ Applying too few coats

Good news? Every single one of these is preventable.

We've put together a complete guide on why paint fails and how to avoid it. Because at Prominent Paints, we believe in going Beyond Colour - helping you achieve results that last years, not just months.

🔗 Read the full article on our blog 👉 https://1l.ink/733HC8Q

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