Paint Problem Solver

Discover common causes and solutions to some of the most common paint problems.

We can help you identify, correct and prevent common interior and exterior paint problems that may arise, using recommended BEHR® and KILZ® products.

Image of patterned cracking in the surface of the paint film resembling the scales of an alligator.

Alligatoring

Image of a surface where bubbles and lifting of the paint film is seen.

Blistering

Image of the result when two painted surfaces are pressed together, one of the surface looks like the paint is peeling.

Blocking

Image of a surface that has some brush marks on it.

Burnishing

Image of a surface that has some cracking and flaking paint.

Cracking/Flaking

Image of a surface that resembles mildew growing because of dirt, dust particles accumulating on the paint film.

Dirt Pick-Up

Image of a surface when crusty, white salt deposits, leached from mortar as water passes through it

Efflorescence/ Mottling

Image of a surface that is faded and looks like a chalky surface.

Fading/Poor Colour Retention

Sample paint showing poor sheen uniformity

Flashing (Poor Sheen Uniformity)

Image of a surface that has small, round conclave depressions when bubbles break in a paint film.

Foaming/Cratering

Image of a surface with the appearance of a denser color of higher gloss where wet and dry layers overlap.

Lapping

Image of a surface that has black, gray or brown areas of fungus growth.

Mildew

Image of a surface that has deep, irregular cracks resembling dried mud.

Mud Cracking

Image of a surface with reddish-brown stains.

Nail Head Rusting

Image of a wood with peeling paint and underneath is another coat of a different color.

Paint Incompatibility

Image of an exterior wall where the pain film has loosen, and you see cracks and roll at exposed edges.

Peeling from Wood

Image of a surface that has lost its color and looks like the paint film has deteriorated.

Poor Alkali Resistance

Image of a surface with unsightly brush and roller marks.

Poor Flow & Leveling

Image of a galvanized metal pipe where the paint film is peeling.

Poor Galvanized Metal Adhesion

Image of a surface where the sheen has lost its luster.

Poor Gloss Retention

Image of a surface where you can see marks underneath the dried paint.

Poor Hide

Image of a surface where the paint film was scrubbed with a brush, sponge or cloth.

Poor Scrub Resistance

Image of of a surface with stains.

Poor Stain Resistance

Image of of a surface with unintentional textured pattern left in the paint by the roller.

Roller Marks/“Stipple”

Image of a surface with a small droplets fo paint.

Roller Spattering

Image of a surface with uneven coating.

Sagging

Image of a surface that has tan or brownish streaks or spots.

Surfactant Leaching

Image of a surface that has a brownish or tan discoloration.

Tannin Staining

Image of a vinyl siding panels warping or buckling.

Vinyl Siding Warp

Image of a surface that look like the staining substance has bled throught the paint film.

Wax Bleed

Image of a surface that is rough and has crinkled painted surface.

Wrinkling

Image of a surface that developed a yellow cast in aging paint.

Yellowing

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