POOR SCRUB RESISTANCE

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

POSSIBLE CAUSES:

• Choosing the wrong sheen for the area.
• Use of a lower quality paint.
• Use of an overly aggressive scrub medium
• Inadequate dry time allowed after application of the paint before washing it.
• Application of the paint in too thin a coat.

SOLUTION:

• Areas that need frequent cleaning require a high quality paint formulated to provide such performance.
• High traffic areas may require a semigloss or gloss paint rather than a flat paint to provide good scrub resistance.
• Allow adequate dry time as scrub resistance will not fully develop until the paint is thoroughly cured.
• Always try washing the painted surface with the least abrasive material and mildest detergent first.

Note: Images & information provided by The Rohm & Hass Paint Quality Institute.