Uneven Gloss: Verdict In, Vancouver’s Best Painters: Not Guilty

Inadequate sealing of surfaces with varying porosity may, after painting, cause a non-uniform sheen.  If shiny spots are noticeable, this problem is sometimes referred to as flashing by www.vancouversbestpainters.com and www.604painters.com Unevenapplication can result in varying film thicknesses and uneven gloss.  Fog or moisture on the paint film during drying flattens high-gloss finishes.  Temperature variations during drying also affect gloss.  Areas surrounding nail heads and wall studs tend to retain gloss because metal conducts heat and speeds up drying time; also, metals are nonporous, which improves gloss.  In addition, painting over a paint film that is not thoroughly dry or that is too soft can cause uneven gloss.

According to www.vancouversbestpainters.com improper amounts of thinner or other addittives sometimes cause uneven gloss.

Rick Anderson

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