Picture Framing
Definition
A non-uniform color effect that can appear when the corners are first cut in with a brush, and then the walls are rolled. The brushed areas generally appear darker, resembling the “frame” of a picture. Also, sprayed areas may be darker than adjacent sections that are brushed or rolled.
Causes
- Usually a coverage effect (brushing will generally result in a thicker film than rolling)
- Adding colorant to a non-tintable paint or using the wrong type or level of colorant
Solutions
- Make sure that the paint is applied evenly when brushing and rolling.
- With tinted paints, be sure that the correct paint base-colorant combinations are used.
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