| BBlocking in Painting: |
Blocking is a paint condition resulting in undesired adhesion between newly painted surfaces, such as painted cabinets and doors, that have been closed and opened before or after the paint film was allowed to thoroughly dry and cure. Education Note: Blocking refers to the new paint sticking to itself, and usually the condition leaves bare patches of the substrate. Blocking may be a result of painting too soon after a water damage occurrence, or the presence of to high of a moisture content in building materials. |