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Saponification
Soft paint film
Holidays (Missed Areas)
Floating/Flooding
Peeling of coating
Salt efflorescence
Insufficient adhesion
Insufficient flexibility
Haziness
Yellowing
Lifting
Algal Growth
Sagging
Blistering
Bleeding
Dirt collection
Fungi
Insufficient film thickness
Flaking
Crackle formation
Cracking
Blushing
Uneven gloss levels
Bleeding from timber
Insufficient levelling
Fish eyes
Insufficient hiding
Weathering of timber
Craters
Loss of gloss
Chalking

Sikkens: the right color

Coatings can sometimes show defects which may become visible immeadiately after application or develop at a later date.  These can result from a number of causes including the method of application and the condition of the surface.

Here you will find a list of some of the more common problems, their possible causes and suggested solutions.

For more detailed advice please contact the Sikkens Technical Advice Centre on Freephone 0800 052 2121