Lapping

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Description

Occurs where wet and dry layers overlap during painting. Avoid with paint area management and technique.

 

 

 

 

Probable Cause

• Wet and dry layers overlapping.

• Too much heat or wind during application.

• Inadequate stirring and improper thinning.

• Extremely porous surface.

• Painting too large an area at one time, such as trying to go from the top to the bottom.

 

Solutions

• Another coat of paint evenly spread usually will cover lap marks.

• If finish coat is relatively transparent or if the surface is overly porous, a primer or second coat may be necessary.

• Always paint from wet to dry and in small sections to keep a wet edge.

 

Primers & Interior Finishes

• Extremely porous painted or unpainted surfaces need a primer/sealer coat before a new top coat.

• Select a top quality California Paints exterior paint in the color and sheen of your choice.

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