Tip of the Month

Poor Sheen Uniformity

Shiny spots or dull spots (also known as “flashing”) on a painted surface; uneven gloss

POSSIBLE CAUSES:

• Uneven spread rate
• Failure to properly prime a porous surface, or surface with varying degrees of porosity
• Poor application resulting in lapping
  

SOLUTION:

New substrates should be primed/sealed before applying the top coat to ensure a uniformly porous surface. Without the use of a primer or sealer, a second coat of paint will more likely be needed. Make sure to apply paint from “wet to dry” to prevent lapping. Often, applying an additional coat will even out sheen irregularities.

Next Month: Yellowing

Previous Tips:

Blistering
Cracking/Flaking
Burnishing
Lapping
Poor Sheen Uniformity
Yellowing
Preventing Stain Bleed-through
Mildew
Picture Framing
Poor Hiding
Poor Stain Resistance