Fading, Yellowing

Uneven Gloss (Flashing)

Uneven Gloss (Flashing)

Uneven appearance of a coating's gloss, sheen or luster due to deterioration of the paint film.

Brush or Roller Marks (Poor Flow / Leveling)

Brush or Roller Marks (Poor Flow / Leveling)

Failure of paint to dry to a smooth film, resulting in unsightly brush and roller marks after the paint dries.

Lapping

Lapping

Appearance of a darker/denser color or higher sheen where two layers overlap during paint application.

Uneven Color (Picture Framing/ Hatbanding)

Uneven Color (Picture Framing/ Hatbanding)

A non-uniform appearance of color, usually corners or edges that may be darker.

Roller Marks/ Stippling

Roller Marks/ Stippling

Unintentional textured pattern left in the paint by the roller.

Roller Splattering

Roller Splattering

Tendency of a roller to throw off small droplets of paint during application.

Obvious Repair (Touch-Up)

Obvious Repair (Touch-Up)

A repaired or repainted area that is noticeably different than the surrounding space.

Yellowing

Yellowing

Development of a yellow cast in aging paint, most noticeable in the dried films of white paints or clear varnishes.