Holiday
An area unintentionally left uncoated during painting or coating application.
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An area unintentionally left uncoated during painting or coating application.
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6 entries for “Holiday”
Field practiceI look for runs, holidays, roller marks, and uneven areas. I pay particular attention to gaps and seams, making sure the caulking is smooth and secure and that paint has fully covered the wood to protect it from the elements.
Natural variation between boards is not automatically a missed spot.
Look for uneven application, lap lines, pools, sticky-looking excess, and
After drying, inspect for uneven coverage, missed spots (holidays), flashing, and tannin bleed-through. Assess the complete area and transitions, not only the center of the siding boards.
The helper watches for runs, excess paint, holidays, and bubbles, and checks surrounding surfaces for overspray.
Inspect the result while there is still time to correct the tool choice. Look for excessive roller texture, uneven marks, shedding, and holidays in recessed areas. Check for flashing as the finish dries.
Filed under Problem: Holidays (missed spots)