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Burnishing: Increase in gloss or sheen of paint film
when subjected to rubbing, scrubbing or having an object
brush up against it.
Possible Causes:
Use of flat paint in high trafficked areas, where a higher
sheen level would be desirable.
Frequent washing and spot cleaning.
Objects (furniture, for example) rubbing against the
walls.
Use of lower grades of paint with poor stain and scrub
resistance (see Poor Stain Resistance and Poor Scrub
Resistance.)
Solution:
Paint heavy wear areas that require regular cleaning
(e.g., doors, window sills and trim with a top quality
latex paint, because this type of paint offers both
durability and easier cleaning capability. In high traffic
areas, choose a semi gloss or gloss rather than a flat
sheen level.
Clean painted surfaces with a soft cloth or sponge and
non-abrasive cleansers; rinse with clean water. |
