Interior Paint Wrinkling

Possible Cause

It can be caused by any of the following:

• Applying paint too thickly (this is more likely when using alkyd or oil-based paints)

• Painting during extremely hot weather or cool damp weather, which causes the paint film to dry faster on top than underneath

• Exposing uncured paint to high humidity levels

• Applying a top coat of paint to insufficiently cured primer

• Painting over a surface contaminated with dirt, dust or wax

   

Solution

First, scrape or sand the substrate to remove wrinkled coating. If using a primer, allow it to dry completely before applying top coat. Then, repaint your surface in ideal conditions, applying an even coat of top quality interior paint.