Color film cracking issue (Mud / Star Cracking)

Color film cracking problem (Mud / Star Cracking) It appears as deep cracks resembling dried mud, found on walls painted with water-based paint (Emulsion Paint).

Causes of paint film cracking

Color film cracking occurs due to applying paint too thickly, especially on porous surfaces with high absorption, or when painters apply thick layers to enhance the opacity of the paint.

Solutions for paint film cracking

• Remove the cracked paint film by scraping and sanding to smooth the surface, and clean the surface before repainting.
• Apply a coat of multipurpose primer Beger Pro Quick Primer B-1900 to prevent moisture on the plaster surface.
• Interior walls: Apply a topcoat with high adhesion properties, thick paint that covers a large area, such as Beger Air Clean or BegerShield AirFresh Anti-Virus Gold iON, with 2 coats, allowing to dry for 2-3 hours between coats.
• Exterior walls: Apply a topcoat with high adhesion properties, thick paint that covers a large area, such as BegerCool UV Shield or BegerCool Diamond Shield Plus, with 2 coats, allowing to dry for 2-3 hours between coats.
• It is recommended to roll the paint film evenly and allow it to dry completely before applying the next coat.