Uneven Paint Due to Poor Flow and Laveling

Definition:
An uneven paint coating can show leftover brush marks or roller marks.

 

Causes:
• Using low quality paint.
• Using wrong application tools or low quality application tools.
• Painting over a dry surface with a paint roller or brush.
• Painting on a water absorbent surface such as a gypsum board (drywall).
• Conditions on the surface are too hot – usually over 32°C – or in areas with dry air where paint can dry too quickly. This can cause the paint film to not spread evenly.
• Using paints with poor evenness.

 

Solutions:
• When using a paint roller, make sure the paint roller is appropriate for the type of paint used.
• Use a good quality paint brush. This is important as low quality paint brushes can leave brush marks or even create uneven painted surfaces.
• Avoid painting in conditions which may cause paint coatings to dry too quickly.
• Use specially formulated Mowilex paints which have good evenness after application.
• Apply Cendana Interior Primer Coat or Mowilex Undercoat Cat Tembok so that topcoat paints are not directly absorbed into the gypsum board (drywall) surface.