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Why Your Paint May Be Cracking and How to Fix It

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Cracking paint most likely is caused by poor preparation.

Danny and Joe welcome callers’ questions each week on the Today’s Homeowner Radio Show.

Here’s a question from our Feb. 22 broadcast:

Michele just finished painting the entire interior of her home, only to notice the paint is beginning to crack around windows and doors.

The cracking is likely occurring because the paint wasn’t properly prepped before being applied. 

It’s possible Michele added a coat over paint that was still wet. Michele should look into a product from Zinsser called Peel Stop. It’s a clear binding sealer that should seal any cracking on her walls.

Listen to the embedded audio clip above for the full answer! Read the blog from the Feb. 22 show and listen to the full broadcast here.   

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DANNY LIPFORD

Backed by his 40-year remodeling career, Danny served as the home improvement expert for CBS’s The Early Show and The Weather Channel for more than a decade. His extensive hands-on experience and understanding of the industry make him the go-to source for all things having to do with the home – from advice on simple repairs, to complete remodels, to helping homeowners prepare their homes for extreme weather and seasons.

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