Poor stain resistance

Failure of the paint to resist absorption of dirt and stains.

Possible causes:

Use of lower quality paint that is porous in nature.
Application of paint to un-primed substrate.

Solution:

Higher quality latex paints contain more binder, which helps prevent stains from penetrating the painted surface, allowing for easy removal. Priming new surfaces provides maximum film thickness of a premium top coat, providing very good stain removability.

Mud cracking

Deep, irregular cracks resembling dried mud in dry paint film. Possible causes: Paint is applied too thickly, usually over a porous surface. Paint is applied...

Yellowing

Development of a yellow cast in aging paint; most noticeable in the dried films of white paints or clear varnishes. Possible causes: Oxidation of alkyd...

Sagging

Downward “drooping” movement of the paint film immediately after application, resulting in an uneven coating. Possible causes: Application of a heavy coat of paint. Application...

Roller spattering

Tendency of a roller to throw off small droplets of paint during application. Possible causes: Use of exterior paint on an interior surface. Use of...

Roller marks/stippling

Unintentional textured pattern left in the paint by the roller. Possible causes: Use of incorrect roller cover. Use of lower grades of paint. Use of...

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...

Poor scrub resistance

Wearing away or removal of the paint film when scrubbed with a brush, sponge, or cloth. Possible causes: Choosing the wrong sheen for the area....

Poor print resistance

Tendency of paint film to take on the imprint of an object that is placed on it (e.g., a shelf, table, window sill or countertop...

Poor hiding

Failure of dried paint to obscure or “hide” the surface to which it is applied. Possible causes: Use of a low quality paint. Use of...

Poor flow/levelling

Failure of paint to dry to a smooth film, resulting in unsightly brush and roller marks after the paint dries. Possible causes: Use of lower...

Picture framing

An effect of non-uniform colour that can appear when a wall is painted with a roller but is brushed at the corners. The brushed areas...

Blistering

Bubbles resulting from localized loss of adhesion and lifting of the paint film from the underlying surface. Possible causes: Painting a warm surface in direct...

Foaming/cratering

Formation of bubbles (foaming) and resulting small, round concave depressions (cratering) when bubbles break in a paint film, during paint application and drying. Possible causes:...

Caulk failures

Loss of caulk’s initial adhesion and flexibility, causing it to crack and/or pull away from the surfaces to which it is applied. Possible causes: Use...

Burnishing

Increase in gloss or sheen of paint film when subjected to rubbing, scrubbing or having an object brush up against it. Possible causes: Use of...

Blocking

Undesirable sticking together of two painted surfaces when pressed together (e.g., a door sticking to the jamb). Possible causes: Not allowing sufficient dry time for...

Wrinkling

A rough, crinkled paint surface occurring when paint forms a “skin.” Possible causes: Paint applied too thickly (more likely when using alkyd or oil-based paints)....

Surfactant leaching

Concentration of water-soluble ingredients on latex paint, creating a blotchy, sometimes glossy appearance, often with a tan or brownish cast. More likely with tinted paints...

Nailhead rusting

Reddish-brown stains on the paint surface. Possible causes: Non-galvanized iron nails have begun to rust, causing bleed-through to the top coat. Non-galvanized iron nails have...

Mildew

Black, grey or brown areas on the surface of paint or caulk. Possible causes: Forms most often on areas that tend to be damp, and...

Lapping

Appearance of a denser colour or higher gloss where wet and dry layers overlap during paint application. Possible causes: Failure to maintain a “wet edge”...

Cracking/flaking

The splitting of a dry paint film through at least one coat, which will lead to complete failure of the paint. Early on, the problem...

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