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DESCRIPTION

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

POSSIBLE CAUSE

  • Inadequate curing time allowed before washing or scrubbing.
     

  • Use of an abrasive cleaner.
     

  • Choosing the wrong sheen or product for the area.

SOLUTION

See Lead Information.
 

  • Allow adequate dry time, as scrub resistance will not fully develop until the paint is thoroughly cured.
     

  • Try washing the painted surface with the least abrasive material – sponge or cloth and water, or the mildest detergent first.
     

  • High traffic areas may require a semi-gloss or gloss paint rather than a flat or satin paint to provide good scrub resistance.
     

  • Alkyd/oil-based paints are generally more scrubbable than latex coatings.
     

  • Exterior products will seldom provide a scrubbable surface as they are softer and more flexible to accommodate the expansion and contraction caused by temperature and humidity changes. Wash exterior surfaces carefully with a mild cleaning solution.


INTERIOR

SUGGESTED FINISH
Emerald®
Duration Home®
SuperPaint®
or reapply the same coating

  • Gloss and Semi-Gloss coatings typically are more easily cleaned than Flat or Satin coatings reducing the need to aggressively scrub the surface.

See Interior Paints

EXTERIOR

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