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Solving Wrinkling Problems2021-05-17T09:30:52-04:00

SOLVING

WRINKLING PROBLEMS

WRINKLING

A rough, crinkled paint surface, which occurs when uncured paint forms a “skin.”

POSSIBLE CAUSES:

  • Paint applied too thickly (more likely when using alkyd or oil-based paints).
  • Painting during extremely hot weather or cool damp weather, which causes the paint film to dry faster on top than on the bottom.
  • Exposing uncured paint to high humidity levels.
  • Painting over a contaminated surface (e.g., dirt or wax).

SOLUTION:

  • Scrape or sand substrate to remove wrinkled coating.
  • If using a primer, allow it to dry completely before applying top coat.
  • Repaint (avoiding temperature/humidity extremes), applying an even coat of top quality interior paint.

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