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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Flashing is an uneven appearance in the sheen of a painted surface.
Field practiceWe have found flashing and uneven spray application.
Field practiceA wall may look fine at first, then show flashing several hours later when the sun has moved and the reflection changes. If flashing remains in the dried finish, we coat the entire wall again.
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.
Roof leaks, failed flashing, and loose building components require their own repairs.
If a touch-up leaves flashing, use Diagnosing and Correcting Paint Flashing to plan a uniform finish across the appropriate natural breaks.
Pay close attention to repair transitions, coverage, cut-ins, roller marks, and uneven sheen.
Field practiceI spot-coat the repair, then recoat the entire door to avoid flashing.