GLOSSARY TERM
Wet Edge
The period during which the applied paint remains wet enough to blend with subsequent strokes.
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What it is
A wet edge is the still-wet boundary of freshly applied paint that allows the next pass to blend in smoothly. Maintaining it means working before the previous area starts to dry.
Why it matters
If the edge dries before the next pass meets it, visible lap marks and density differences can appear. Keeping a wet edge is key to a seamless, uniform finish on large areas.
Where it is used on a project
A working consideration on large continuous surfaces such as cladding, ceilings, and walls, where passes must blend without showing joins.
How NECC approaches it
We plan and pace our application to maintain a wet edge across large surfaces, blending each pass into the last for an even finish with no lap marks.
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What is a wet edge?
It is the period during which freshly applied paint stays wet enough to blend with the next pass, avoiding visible join lines.
Why does keeping a wet edge matter?
Losing it can leave lap marks where passes overlap. Working at the right pace keeps a wet edge for a seamless finish.
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