Hiding (Poor)
 

Description:
Failure of dried paint to obscure or "hide" the underlying color or surface to which it is applied.

Possible Cause:
• Overspreading-application of paint at a higher spread rate than recommended.

• Use of a paint with low hiding characteristics.

• Use of a paint that is much lighter in color than the previous coat.

• Use of a very dark color that contains low-hiding organic pigments (dark colors frequently require multiple coats for good hiding).

• Use of low quality brushes or roller covers.

• Poor flow and leveling (See POOR FLOW/LEVELING).

Solution:
If the substrate is significantly darker or is a patterned wallpaper, it should be primed with a primer tinted to the approximate color of the topcoat. Use a paint formulated for better hiding and flow. Use quality tools and follow the recommended roller nap (if rolling). Follow manufacturer's recommendation on spread rate.

Recommended System:
Topcoat
Top Quality FLEX BON Interior Latex Paint