by Rainbow | Dec 12, 2017 | Painting Tips
Undesirable sticking together of two painted surfaces when pressed together (e.g., a door sticking to the door frame). Possible Causes: Not allowing sufficient drying time for the coating before closing doors or windows. • Use of low quality semi gloss or gloss...
by Rainbow | Aug 31, 2017 | Painting Tips
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 matt paint in highly trafficked areas, where a higher sheen level would be desirable. Frequent washing and spot cleaning....
by Rainbow | Aug 20, 2013 | Painting Tips
This term is used to describe surface powdering of the paint film. It can occur when paint deficient in binder or vehicle is used on surfaces exposed to the attack of weather. Highly pigmented PVAs are likely to disintegrate in this manner. Another type of chalking...
