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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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.
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.
Field practiceI spot-coat the repair, then recoat the entire door to avoid flashing.
I typically paint from natural break to natural break to avoid flashing.