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Holiday

An area unintentionally left uncoated during painting or coating application.

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Surface

Drywall1
Plaster1
Previously coated surface1

Problem

Peeling3
Bubbling / blistering3
Holidays (missed spots)4
Flashing5
Roller marks / stipple2
Water stain1
Mold / mildew1
Cracks and checking2
Lap marks (lost wet edge)1
Drywall dust contamination1 (on; choose to remove)
Tape bridging / torn edge1

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Work top down1 (on; choose to remove)
Maintaining a wet edge1
Spray and back-roll1
Spot-priming2
Scraping1
Texture matching1
Inspection at every stage2

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Problem: Drywall dust contamination (remove)
Technique: Work top down (remove)
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Entry 013Removing Wallpaper and Preparing the Wall for Paint
- 8. Inspect the primer and apply the finish coats
  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.