Chalking paint on texture-coated fibre-cement cladding

Chalking paint on texture-coated flush-finished fibre-cement cladding

Causes

Weathering, UV light exposure – chalking will be more visible with darker colours

Cause

Weathering, UV light exposure – chalking will be more visible with darker colours

Repair

  • wash surface thoroughly to remove chalking. Repaint with a minimum two coats of acrylic paint. Low sheen finishes hide surface imperfections. Paints with a high-build finish give good protection and weatherproofing

  • select paint of a lighter colour where possible to make chalking less likely or less visible in future.