Fading, Yellowing, Uneven Color

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)

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

Appearance of a darker/denser color or higher sheen where two layers overlap during paint application.
Uneven Color (Picture Framing / Hatbanding)

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

Unintentional textured pattern left in the paint by the roller.
Roller Splattering

Tendency of a roller to throw off small droplets of paint during application.
Obvious Repair (Touch-Up)

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

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

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