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Bittiness

Paint film containing particles of paint particles, skin or foreign matter, which will be appearing above the surface of the paint film shows a rough appearance.

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Blistering

Dome shaped projections or blisters in the dry paint film through local loss of adhesion from the underlying surface. Blisters may contain liquid, gas or crystals.

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Mud Cracking

Irregular deep cracks found on the dried paint film resembles as mud cracks.

Blushing

Hazy appearance on the paint surface reassembling a bloom, which will shows as dull in colour & low gloss.

Spots of Corrosion

Spots of corrosion on the surface of the newly painted surface due to industrial fall outs.

Orange Peel

Sprayed paint film in which the surface of the paint film resembles the skin of an orange.

Peeling

Peeling tends to be associated with soft and pliable fresh coatings which can be pulled away from or spontaneously flake away from the substrate

Chalking

Powderly layer on top of the paint film, which is disintegration of paint binder due weathering / UV light.

Cratering

Formation of small bowl shaped depressions in the paint film. Not to be confused with Cissing.

Patchiness

Patchy finishes generally occur when there is not enough paint applied or the paint is applied unevenly, resulting in a variation of the film build hence a variation in appearance.

Efflorescence

White (powdery) substance on the substrate of concrete, brick, masonry and plaster. The efflorescence, which comes from the migration of salts, can lift the paint from the substrate.