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DESCRIPTION
Wearing away or removal of the paint film when scrubbed with a brush, sponge, or cloth.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Inadequate curing time allowed before washing or scrubbing.
Use of an abrasive cleaner.
Choosing the wrong sheen or product for the area.
SOLUTION
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.
INTERIOR
SUGGESTED FINISH
Emerald®
Duration Home®
SuperPaint®
or reapply the same coating
Gloss and Semi-Gloss coatings typically are more easily cleaned than Flat or Satin coatings reducing the need to aggressively scrub the surface.
EXTERIOR
SUGGESTED FINISH
Emerald®
Duration®
Resilience™
SuperPaint®
A-100®
WoodScapes®
or reapply the same coating