What's with this weirdly thin paint application?

22 February 2025 3 answers
Asked by xXCrazyPainter84Xx
I'm using Sherwin Williams Iron Ore in their Emerald line, and I just can't understand why it's going on so thin. I've never experienced anything like this before! Here's a look at what I'm working with: https://imgur.com/a/v2crGdj.

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colorCrazy22
Using a dark color over white can definitely be tricky. I'd recommend expecting a few coats for proper coverage! I've dealt with similar issues before.
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paintGuru_92
Have you stirred the paint really well before using it? Sometimes, if it's not mixed enough, it can come out thinner than expected.
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sandybrush87
That’s odd! Could you share a picture of the paint can? Maybe they accidentally used a different base. I’ve had great results with the same paint and gotten full coverage in one coat, but it sounds like something might be off for you!

xXCrazyPainter84Xx: Here's the can: [pics](https://imgur.com/a/P89ZN3A). It looks like it should work, right? It’s just strange.

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