What Causes Some Common Types of Paint Streaks?
In this blog, we’re going to look at the causes of paint streaks in more detail. It’s important to understand what causes paint streaks, clumps, drips, and other painting mistakes so you can avoid them when repainting the interior of your home.
Inconsistent Coverage Can Cause Paint Streaks
It’s important to use the same amount of paint each time you take your brush or roller to the paint tray to get more paint. If you keep the amount of paint you use consistent, you’ll also keep the amount of paint you apply to the wall consistent.
Too Much Paint Can Cause Paint Streaks
Some amateur painters mistakenly believe that it’s a good idea to apply a lot of paint to the wall first and then spread it out once it’s there. Paint for interior walls doesn’t work like that.
You should use enough paint to cover the brush or roller evenly. Allow the excess paint to drip into the paint tray before placing it on the wall.
The walls weren’t properly prepared or primed
Many stains are not due to poor technique, inconsistent coverage, or too much paint. If the walls are not prepared properly, the paint can have trouble adhering to the wall surface. This can lead to clumps, drips, and paint streaks.
1. You need to make sure that the surface you are painting is even. Inspect the walls for dents, holes, or scratches and fill them in with drywall putty or joint putty.
2. Make sure to clean the walls to remove dirt and oils that have built up over the years. You want the paint to stick to the wall, not small dust particles, grease, and grime.
3. Use a high-quality neutral primer to create an optimal surface for the paint to adhere to.
Low-quality paint can lead to paint clumps and streaks
Make sure you use high-quality paints when painting the interior of your home. You should not use poor quality paint or paints that you have mixed yourself from various sources to paint your home. If the paint is made from poor quality materials it could separate or break down, which will prevent it from doing its job.
Poor technique can cause paint streaks
Educate yourself on proper painting techniques. There are rules you should and shouldn’t follow that will help you when painting.
