How to Get an Exterior Paint Job That Actually Lasts in Perth's Climate
Perth homeowners repaint their exterior more often than they should. Not because the work was done badly, at least not always but because the wrong product was specified for the wrong surface in a climate that is genuinely demanding. WA's UV radiation levels are among the highest in Australia, and paint systems that perform well in cooler or cloudier climates fail here within a few years. After painting homes across Bayswater, Morley, Maylands, and surrounding suburbs, the same patterns come up repeatedly. This article covers what actually determines whether an exterior paint job lasts and what causes most of them to fail earlier than they should. UV radiation is the primary cause of exterior paint failure in WA. According to the Australian Paint Manufacturers' Federation , UV exposure breaks down the binder in exterior paint, the component that holds the pigment together and bonds the paint to the surface. Once the binder degrades, the paint chalks, fades, and eventually...