UK Troubleshooting | Crown Decorating Centres

Has the paint surface become pock marked?

Like the name would suggest, alligatoring occurs when painted surfaces crack into a pattern (often resembling the reptile's scales).

Bittiness

Why does my paintwork finish appear to have bits in it, and how can I fix it?

Blooming

Why does my paint work have a milky appearance to it, and how can I remove it?

Problem Solving - Blocking

Have two painted surfaces become stuck together?

Problem Solving - Burnishing / Marking

Is the paint surface showing shiney marks?

Chalking

Sometimes a chalky white layer can appear on exterior walls. Whilst some exterior paints are designed to do just this, sometimes it can be the sign of an issue.

Cissing

Paint can sometimes appear to separate whilst being applied, with small craters appearing on the surface.

Problem Solving - Checking

Checking is a similar issue to alligatoring, but it is less severe. Checking usually manifests in long, shallow, fairly evenly spaced cracks in the paint film. Checking can sometimes become severe, leading to deeper cracks in the paint.

Cracking

Sometimes issues can occur with newly applied paint and cracks can appear on the surface.

Has the paint surface begun to flake or peel?

Flashing

Flashing, or ‘the halo effect’, is when patches become visible on a painted surface in certain lights/angles.

Problem Solving - Lap Marks

Are there differences in the sheen and colour of your paint?

Picture Framing

Sometimes paint work can appear a different colour around the wall edge.

Problem Solving - Peeling Paint

Is your paint coming loose from the wall?

Problem Solving - Roller Marking

Does the paint surface have unintentional patterns?

Sagging

Sometimes paint can appear to droop down the wall in certain areas, leaving an uneven and rough finish.

Staining

Stains can appear across both solvent and water based products, causing a discolouration to the final finish.