Home Finding a
Quality Paint
 4 Steps to Success Problem
Solver
Decorative
World
PQI Colour Designer Health, Safety & Environment Trends
 

>Quick Faq's
>Links
>Glossary
>Contact us
>About us
>Calculator
>Site Map


> Home > Problem Solver > Interior > Wrinkling

WRINKLING:
A rough, crinkled paint surface, which occurs when uncured paint forms a "skin".

POSSIBLE CAUSES:
• Paint applied too thickly (more likely when using solvent-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.

< Back

PQI Brazil
Home | Legal Disclaimer | Privacy Statement | Photo Credits
© 2001-2008 Paint Quality Institute - All rights
PQI China PQI France PQI Germany PQI Russia PQI South Africa PQI Schweden PQI USA PQI Brazil PQI  Australia/New Zealand