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Picture framing is a defect where the edges of a painted area (near walls, ceilings, trim, or cut-in lines) dry with a different colour, sheen, or texture compared to the main rolled surface. The result looks like a subtle...

Mudcracking (in paint films): A defect where a thick paint film develops deep, irregular cracks resembling dried mud. It occurs when the coating dries too quickly on the surface and becomes rigid before all underlying liquid has...

Mould (in paint films): The growth of fungi on painted surfaces, usually appearing as black, green, or brown spots. It thrives in damp or humid conditions, can penetrate plaster or timber beneath the paint, and is often difficult...

Loss of gloss may be due to applying paint in unsuitable weather conditions such as frost, fog, high humidity, or could be as aresult of the presence of grease or wax, or when paint was applied over an unsealed or unprimed porous...

Efflorescence is the appearance of white, powdery, or crystalline deposits on the surface of a painted wall, usually masonry, brick, or concrete. It occurs when water-soluble salts present in the substrate are dissolved by...

Cissing occurs when freshly applied paint pulls away from the surface, leaving small craters or bare patches. It is most often caused by surface contamination such as grease, oil, wax, polish, or silicones. Cissing can also...

Blistering is the formation of raised bubbles or blisters on the surface of a paint film. These blisters occur when liquid (usually moisture, solvent, or air) becomes trapped under or within the coating and expands, pushing the...

The presence of small particles, fibre, grit, or lumps trapped in the dried paint surface, resulting in a rough or coarse texture instead of a smooth, even finish.