Poor Flow and Leveling

Failure of paint to dry to a smooth finish, resulting in unsightly brush and roller marks after the paint dries.

Possible Cause

  • Use of lower quality paint.
  • Application of additional paint to touch up partially dried painted areas.
  • Re-brushing or re-rolling partially dried painted areas.
  • Use of the wrong type of roller cover or poor quality brush.

Solution

Use premium quality water-based paints, which are generally formulated with ingredients that enhance paint flow. Brush and roller marks thus tend to "flow out" and form a smooth film. When using a roller, be sure to cover with the recommended nap length for the type of paint being used. Use of a high quality brush is important; a poor brush can result in bad flow and leveling.

Images courtesy of the Paint Quality Institute from Dow Coating Materials

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