Interior issues

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 with books, dishes and other objects on them). Possible causes: Use of low quality semigloss...

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 low quality tools/wrong roller cover. Use of an improper combination of tinting base and tinting...

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 quality paint. Application of additional paint to “touch up” partially dried painted areas. Re-brushing or...

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 generally appear darker, resembling the “frame” of a “picture.” Also, sprayed areas may be darker...

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: Shaking a partially filled can of paint. Use of low quality paint or very old...

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 of lower quality caulk. Use of wrong type of caulk for a particular application (e.g.,...

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 flat paint in highly trafficked areas, where a higher sheen level would be desirable. Frequent...

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 the coating before closing doors or windows. Use of low quality semigloss or gloss paints....