
Shiny spots or dull spots (also known as “flashing”) on a painted surface; uneven gloss.
Causes
- Applying paint unevenly
- Failure to prime a porous surface, or a surface with varying degrees of porosity
- Over-thinning of the paint
- Poor application resulting in lapping
- Use of low-quality paint
- New surfaces should be primed/sealed before applying the topcoat to ensure a uniform surface.
- Often another coat of paint will even out the sheen irregularities. Make sure to apply paint from “wet to dry” to prevent lapping.
- Use a high-quality water-based enamel paint.
Product Recommendations
PrimerSurface | Recommended Primer |
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Natural Wood | EZ-PRIME® Premium |
Synthetic Wood | ULTRA-GRIP® Premium |
Masonry | EFF-STOP® Premium |
Masonry | SUPER-LOC® |
Ferrous Metal | BLOC-RUST® Premium, White (Water Based) |
Non-Ferrous Metal | ULTRA-GRIP® Premium |
Desired Finish | Recommended Product |
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Flat | SUPREMA® Interior Flat Paint |
Velvet | SUPREMA® Interior Velvet Paint |
Eggshell | SUPREMA® Interior Eggshell Paint |
Low Sheen | SUPREMA® Interior Low Sheen Paint |
Semi-Gloss | SUPREMA® Interior Semi-Gloss Paint |
Desired Finish | Recommended Product |
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Flat | EVERSHIELD® Exterior Flat Paint |
Velvet | EVERSHIELD® Exterior Velvet Paint |
Eggshell | EVERSHIELD® Exterior Eggshell Paint |
Low Sheen | EVERSHIELD® Exterior Low Sheen Paint |
Semi-Gloss | EVERSHIELD® Exterior Semi-Gloss Paint |
Gloss | EVERSHIELD® Exterior Gloss Paint |
Desired Finish | Recommended Product |
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Flat | EVEREST® Interior Flat Paint |
Eggshell | EVEREST® Interior Eggshell Paint |
Semi-Gloss | EVEREST® Interior Semi-Gloss Paint |
Please note that these suggestions are provided as a service to you. We are unable to guarantee or be responsible for the results obtained by these procedures. If you have additional questions, ask any of our expert sales associates.