Flashing
A visible difference in sheen or reflected appearance between areas of a painted surface, making a patch, overlap, or touch-up stand out from the surrounding finish.
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A visible difference in sheen or reflected appearance between areas of a painted surface, making a patch, overlap, or touch-up stand out from the surrounding finish.
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2 entries for “Flashing”
Losing the wet edge can leave visible overlaps or uneven sheen when an area begins drying before the adjoining area is painted.
After the second finish coat dries, I walk the job with a work light. I look for missed spots, uneven cut-ins, roller marks, flashing, and differences in sheen. Satin and semi-gloss deserve particular attention.
Look for missed areas or holidays, uneven coverage, roller marks, patch outlines, and differences in sheen or flashing. Inspect the final dried coat under the work light and the room's normal lighting, from more than one angle.