Flashing is a process that is usually used to describe the clear, self-evident, or apparent difference in finish that will occur when you retouch old or shiny paints. Flashing process is mostly clear & apparent when you view a surface from the side. Stand at one corner of a room & then look down a wall. You will notice all the fault, blemish, or undesirable feature in the surface as soon as the light is reflected off it. Any difference in the overall finish of the paint is usually known as flashing. Flashing will also occur when you apply a shiny finish over bare wall patches. Wall repair mud as well as spackle must be primed using a latex primer before finishing with a shiny paint. If you reckon that the irregular look of your walls is caused due to the failure to prime wall repairs before applying a shiny finish, then you need to coat the spots with flat and then touch up the shiny finish.
Step By Step Process To Fix Flashing In Satin Paint
Flashing is uneven pigment saturation that is, more often than not, seen in satin coats of paint. There are different problems that can cause flashing. Uneven penetrability & sponginess on the substrate may cause more pigment in order to absorb in some places than others. Poor-quality paint or paint rollers may also result in uneven application of the paint, which in turn will result in thick and thin areas. No matter the reason, the majority of the flashing can be fixed with a second coat of satin paint.
Thing's You Will Need
- Extra-Fine Grade Sanding Block
- Tack Cloth
- Paint Tray
- Paint Roller
- Satin Paint
Step By Step Process
- Sand The Wall To Roughen & Even Out Thick Paint Areas
First of all, you need to sand the wall with the help of extra-fine grain block sandpaper. Sand sufficient enough that will help roughen as well as even out any areas of thick paint on the wall. - Wipe The Wall Down & Clear Up Any Sanding Dust
Now, wipe the wall down with the help of a tack cloth in order to get rid of all sanding dust. Use an industrial vacuum in order to clear up any sanding dust on the floor. Dust particles are small, easily airborne and susceptible or vulnerable to landing in finish coats. If you do not have a vacuum, then sweep once before allowing the dust to settle for at least 15 minutes and sweep again. - Squirt & Apply A New Batch Of Paint
Next, squirt a new batch of paint into a paint tray. Use high-quality paint and make sure not to dilute. Low-quality or diluted paint usually goes on unevenly. Also, different concentrations of pigment can create flashing. - Apply A Fresh Coat Of Paint On The Wall
After that, put or spread a fresh coat of paint on the wall. Dip the roller in the paint, before rolling it on the tray. Removing excess paint this way will avoid creating thick as well as thin layers of paint that result in flashing in the finished coat. As you paint, work quickly in order to make sure you are always leading with a wet edge. Paint from one end of the wall clear through to the other. Don't attempt to join up dried sections. Painting over partially-dried paint usually creates uneven layers.