
Blooming/Oil Blooming/Cottoning
When dull patches are formed on the painted surface, the defect is called Blooming or Cottoning.
Possible Causes |
Solutions |
Floating of Oil from the wood or stain to the Surface. | Use barrier coat to seal off the oil inside so that they do not escape to the surface. |
Coating over a glaze | Allow longer drying time |
Wiping Filler or Stain without adequately drying results in a Hazy appearance | Applying a heavily retarded lacquer sometimes removes the bloom. |