Poor Scrub Resistance

Wearing away or removal of the paint film when scrubbed with a brush, sponge, or cloth.

Possible Cause

• Choosing the wrong sheen for the area.
• Use of a lower quality paint.
• Use of an overly aggressive scrub medium (see also Burnishing).
• Inadequate dry time allowed after application of paint before washing it.

Solution

Areas that need frequent cleaning require a highly washable premium quality paint formulated to provide such performance. High traffic areas may require a low sheen, semi gloss or gloss paint rather than a flat paint to provide good scrub resistance. Allow adequate dry time, as a scrub resistance will not fully develop until the paint is fully cured. Typically, this will be one week. Try washing the painted surface with the least abrasive material and mildest detergent first.

Images courtesy of the Paint Quality Institute from Dow Coating Materials

Colourplus recommends Colourplus Ultra Premium Ultracare Low Sheen for high traffic areas, Ultracare Semi Gloss or Gloss for window sills, skirtings and doors, and Colourcare Eggshell for interior walls. For cleaning, use Colourplus Sugar Soap.