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Close up image of patterned cracking in the surface of the paint film resembling the scales of an alligator. Alligatoring

Patterned cracking in the surface of the paint film resembling the scales of an alligator.

Close up  image of a surface where bubbles and lifting of the paint film is seen. Blistering

Bubbles resulting from localized loss of adhesion and lifting of the paint film from the underlying surface.

Close up image of the result when two painted surfaces are pressed together, one of the surface looks like the paint is peeling. Blocking

Undesirable sticking together of two painted surfaces when pressed together (e.g., a door sticking to the jamb).

Close up image of a surface that has some brush marks on it. Burnishing

Increase in gloss or sheen of paint film when subjected to rubbing, scrubbing or having an object rub up against it.

Close up image of a surface that has some cracking and flaking paint. Cracking/Flaking

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

Close up image of a surface that resembles mildew growing because of dirt, dust particles accumulating on the paint film. Dirt Pick-Up

Accumulation of dirt, dust particles and/or other debris on the paint film; may resemble mildew.

Close up image of patterned cracking in the surface of the paint film resembling the scales of an alligator. Efflorescence/Mottling

Crusty, white salt deposits, leached from mortar or masonry as water passes through it.

Close up image of a surface that is faded and looks like a chalky surface. Fading/Poor Color Retention

Premature and/or excessive lightening of the paint color, which often occurs on surfaces with sunny southern exposure.

Sample paint showing poor sheen uniformity. Flashing (Poor Sheen Uniformity)

Uneven sheen, evident as highs and lows (also known as “flashing”) on a painted surface.

Close up image of a surface that has small, round conclave depressions when bubbles break in a paint film. 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.

Close up image of a surface with the appearance of a denser color of higher gloss where wet and dry layers overlap. Lapping

Appearance of a denser color or higher gloss where wet and dry layers overlap during paint application.

Close up image of a surface that has black, gray or brown areas of fungus growth. Mildew

Black, gray or brown areas of fungus growth on the surface of paint or caulk.

Close up image of a surface that has deep, irregular cracks resembling dried mud. Mud Cracking

Deep, irregular cracks resembling dried mud in dry paint film.

Close up image of a surface with reddish-brown stains. Nail Head Rusting

Reddish-brown stains on the paint surface.

Close up image of a wood with peeling paint and underneath is another coat of a different color. Paint Incompatibility

Loss of adhesion where a water-based topcoat is applied over many old coats of alkyd or oil-based paint.

Close up image of an exterior wall where the pain film has loosen, and you see cracks and roll at exposed edges. Peeling from Wood

Occurs when wet wood expands and contracts from moisture and temperature change, causing the paint film to loosen, crack and roll at exposed edges and fall off.

Close up image of a surface that has lost its color and looks like the paint film has deteriorated. Poor Alkali Resistance

Color loss/burnout and overall deterioration of paint film on fresh concrete and masonry substrate.

Close up image of a surface with unsightly brush and roller marks. Poor Flow & Leveling

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

Close up image of a galvanized metal pipe where the paint film is peeling. Poor Galvanized Metal Adhesion

Paint that has lost its adhesion to a galvanized metal substrate.

Close up image of a surface where the sheen has lost its luster. Poor Gloss Retention

Deterioration of the paint film, resulting in excessive or rapid loss of luster of the top coat. 

Close up image of a surface where you can see marks underneath the dried paint. Poor Hide

Failure of dried paint to obscure or “hide” the surface to which it is applied.

Close up image of a surface where the paint film was scrubbed with a brush, sponge or cloth. Poor Scrub Resistance

Wearing away or removal of the paint film when scrubbed with a brush, sponge, or cloth.

Close up image of a surface with stains. Poor Stain Resistance

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

Close up image of of a surface with unintentional textured pattern left in the paint by the roller. Roller Marks/“Stipple”

Unintentional textured pattern left in the paint by the roller.

Close up image of a surface with a small droplets of paint. Roller Spattering

Tendency of a roller to throw off small droplets of paint during application.

Close up image of a surface with uneven coating. Sagging

Downward “drooping” movement of the paint immediately after application, resulting in an uneven coating.

Close up image of a surface that has tan or brownish streaks or spots. Surfactant Leaching

Concentration of water-soluble ingredients (evident as tan or brown streaks or spots and can sometimes be glossy, soapy or sticky) on the surface of a latex paint that can occur on the interior and exterior applications.

Close up image of a surface that has a brownish or tan discoloration. Tannin Staining

Brownish or tan discoloration on the paint surface due to migration of tannins from the substrate through the paint film.

Close up image of a vinyl siding panels warping or buckling. Vinyl Siding Warp

Warping or buckling of vinyl siding panels that have been repainted. 

Close up image of a surface that look like the staining substance has bled through the paint film. Wax Bleed

Stains that come from waxy substances in the reconstituted wood products used to make hardboard siding.

Close up image of a surface that is rough and has a crinkled painted surface. Wrinkling

A rough, crinkled paint surface, which occurs when uncured paint forms a “skin”.

Close up image of a surface that developed a yellow cast in aging paint. Yellowing

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

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