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Interior and exterior paint problems can happen to anyone. The good news is Dulux can help you identify the problem, its causes, solutions and, in some cases, how to prevent it from happening.

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When droplets appear on acrylic paint

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Have you noticed small droplets appearing on your fresh coat of acrylic paint? This is known as 'surfactant leaching'. Don't panic - it's a normal part of the curing process.

Yellowing wall paint

Yellowing

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Yellowing is the development of a yellow cast in aging solvent-based enamels. It’s most noticeable in the dried films of white paints or clear varnishes.

example of wrinkling paint problem.

Wrinkling

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Wrinkling is a term to describe a rough, crinkled paint surface, which occurs when uncured paint forms a 'skin'.

Sagging paint

Sagging

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Sagging is the downward "drooping" movement of the paint film immediately after application that results in an uneven coating.

Mould on wall paint

Interior mould

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If you’ve noticed black, grey or brown areas on your painted surface, chances are you’re dealing with a mould problem.

Roller spattering

Roller spattering

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Roller spattering is the tendency of a roller to throw off small droplets of paint during application.

Marks on a wall with poor stain resistance

Poor stain resistance

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Failure of the paint to resist absorption of dirt and stains.

Shiny spots or dull spots on a painted surface

Poor sheen uniformity

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Shiny spots or dull spots (also known as 'flashing') on a painted surface; uneven gloss.

Poor scrub resistance

Poor scrub resistance

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Wearing away or removal of the paint film when scrubbed with a brush, sponge, or cloth.

White paint poorly hiding a texture after a coat of paint

Poor hiding power/opacity

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Failure of dried paint to obscure or 'hide' the surface to which it is applied.

Poor flow and levelling

Poor flow and levelling

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Poor flow and levelling is when paint fails to dry to a smooth film, resulting in unsightly brush and roller marks after the paint dries. For each problem you’ll find a guide to identifying it, its causes and solutions.

Roller marks/stipple

Roller marks/stipple

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Roller marks and stipple are the unintentional textured pattern left in the paint by the roller. Find out more.

Picture framing

Picture framing

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Picture framing occurs when a wall is painted with a roller, but is brushed at the edges and corners. The brushed areas generally appear darker, resembling the frame of a picture. For each problem you’ll find a guide to identifying it, its causes and solutions.

Mud cracking

Mud cracking

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Deep, irregular cracks resembling dried mud in your paintwork is called mud cracking. For each problem you’ll find a guide to identifying it, its causes and solutions.

Interior paint lapping

Interior lapping

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Have you noticed that there are areas of denser colour or higher gloss where wet and dry layers overlap during painting? For each problem you’ll find a guide to identifying it, its causes and solutions.

Foaming or cratering

Foaming or cratering

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Foaming or cratering is the formation of bubbles (foaming) and resulting small, round concave depressions (cratering) in a paint film, during paint application and drying. For each problem you’ll find a guide to identifying it, its causes and solutions.

Cracking, flaking or peeling

Cracking, flaking or peeling

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Cracking, flaking or peeling is the splitting of a dry paint film. This is a problem that needs fixing as it can lead to complete failure of the paint. For each problem you’ll find a guide to identifying it, its causes and solutions.

Interior burnishing

Interior burnishing

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The gloss of paint can wear down when subjected to rubbing, scrubbing or having an object brush up against it. For each problem you’ll find a guide to identifying it, its causes and solutions.

Interior paint blocking

Interior blocking

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Blocking is the undesirable sticking together of two painted surfaces when pressed together (e.g., a door sticking to the jamb). For each problem you’ll find a guide to identifying it, its causes and solutions.

mould problem solving

Exterior mould

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If you’ve noticed black, grey or brown areas on your painted surface, chances are you’re dealing with a mould problem. For each problem you’ll find a guide to identifying it, its causes and solutions.

tannin stain

Tannin staining

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Tannin staining is the brownish or tan discoloration on a painted surface due to migration of tannins from the substrate through the paint film.

surface leaching

Surfactant leaching

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Have you noticed small droplets appearing on your fresh coat of acrylic paint? This is known as 'surfactant leaching'. Don't panic - it's a normal part of the curing process.

poor gloss retention

Poor gloss retention

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Poor gloss retention is the deterioration of paint film that results in excessive, or rapid loss of lustre in the topcoat.

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Painting your house following flood damage

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Flooding can cause extensive damage to a home. Read our tips from the experts on painting your home to get it back to tip top condition.

Painting after NZ floods: how to paint over stains on walls

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Got water damage from recent flooding? Here's an easy, step-by-step guide on how to paint over stains on walls and a list of recommended products by Dulux.

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