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

• Inadequate curing time allowed before washing or scrubbing.
• Use of an abrasive cleaner.
• Choosing the wrong sheen or product for the area.

• Allow adequate dry time, as scrub resistance will not fully develop until the paint is thoroughly cured.
• Try washing the painted surface with the least abrasive material – sponge or cloth and water, or the mildest detergent - first. High traffic areas may require a semi-gloss or gloss paint rather than a flat or satin paint to provide good scrub resistance. Alkyd/oil-based paints are generally more scrubbable than latex coatings.
• Exterior products will seldom provide a scrubbable surface as they are softer and more flexible to accommodate the expansion and contraction caused by temperature and humidity changes. Wash exterior surfaces carefully with a mild cleaning solution.

Suggested finishes:

• Emerald^® and Duration Home^® are specifically designed to offer excellent washability without the need for heavy scrubbing.
• Scuff Tuff^® Interior Waterbased Enamel will provide a scrubbable surface.
• Gloss and Semi-Gloss coatings typically are more easily cleaned than Flat or Satin coatings reducing the need to aggressively scrub the surface.

Suggested finishes:

• Emerald^™
• Latitude^®
• Duration^® Exterior
• SuperPaint^® Exterior
• A-100^®
• Woodscapes^®