Poor Hide

Definition:
Poor hide is defined as low covering capacity of applied paint, so that a paint coating doesn’t cover the color of the base surface completely after application.

 

Causes:
• Over dilution of paints more than as recommended by the manufacturer.
• Using the wrong tools or using low quality tools.
• Using low quality paint brushes.
• Certain colors have poor covering capacity even though it has been diluted as recommended by the manufacturer, such as bright yellows and certain shades of red.

 

Solutions:
• Applying a layer of paint which has been diluted as recommended by the manufacturer.
• Use good quality tools and a good paint roller cover.

• For certain colors which have poor covering capacity, apply one coat of the same type of paint with a lighter shade than the chosen color. Then, apply the chosen color following directions from the manufacturer.