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Painting Problems and Solutions

What is it?
  • The paint coating does not obliterate the underlying surface which it is meant to cover resulting in an uneven colour consistency
Possible Causes
  • Insufficient layers of paint are applied.
  • Not all pigment colours provide the same degree of hiding. Bright yellow and red pigments are notorious for poor hiding and thus it is to be expected that more coats will be required.
  • Increased contrast between the background colour and the new paint colour can contribute to hiding difficulty.
  • Low cost and quality paints can be expected to require additional coats as they may have poor leveling/flow properties and or pigment selection.
  • Spreading the paint out more than what is recommended, either by; thinning/diluting the paint, excessive rolling, using low quality tools and or roller cover.
How Can I Fix This Problem
  • Apply additional coats with the correct equipment and technique.
  • Consider paint colour/pigment selection, cost, quality, substrate background colour. Consult a technical expert for advice.
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