PDCA's Interactive Coatings Failure Website

Welcome to PDCA’s Interactive Coating Failure’s website.

There are many different types of coatings failures which can be attributable to many different factors. Often they are dependent upon both the coating used and the substrate or surface to which it is applied.  On this website, the user may enter the type of coating defect and the substrate or surface material and a list of specific defects, causes, and remedies will be offered. In many instances, a link to magazine article that discusses that particular defect will be provided.

#1 - Select the Type of Defect

Discoloration Exterior Paint Defects Interior Paint Defects Peeling and Delamination

#2 - Select the Substrate or Surface Material

Exterior Aluminum Exterior Concrete Exterior Concrete Block Exterior Galvanized Exterior Steel Exterior Stucco Exterior Wood Interior Concrete Interior Concrete Block Interior Drywall Interior Galvanized Interior Plaster Interior Steel and Hollow Ferrous Metal Interior Wood

#3 - Select the Specific Topic

Select Defect Chalking Dirt Collection Fading Flashing Mildew Growth