KBS Coatings are high-solids, moisture-cured urethanes — a fundamentally different formula from traditional latex or enamel paints. That difference is exactly why thin coats are not just recommended, they are essential.
⚠️ Always Apply in Thin, Even Coats Applying KBS Coatings too thick traps solvents beneath a skinned surface, resulting in micro bubbles on the cured finish. Apply thin coats and allow each one to dry to the touch before adding the next. |
💡 High-Solids vs. Traditional Paint: What's the Difference? Traditional paint is high-solvent and low-solids — the majority of the coat evaporates as it dries. That is why thick application is far less problematic with standard products. KBS Coatings are high-solids — most of what you apply stays on the surface. That is what makes them so durable and protective, and it is also why proper thin-coat technique is critical. Less evaporation means solvents need a clear path to escape, which only happens with thin applications. |
Q: What actually happens when the coating is applied too thick? The surface skins over before the solvents beneath can escape. Those trapped solvents push through the skin as they try to release, leaving micro bubbles in the cured finish. The damage is cosmetic and structural — and entirely avoidable with thin coats. |
Q: How thin is "thin enough"? A thin coat should look slightly transparent or semi-opaque when first applied. Full coverage comes from building up multiple thin coats. Wait until each coat is dry to the touch before applying the next — do not rush the process. |
📋 Application instructions, recoat windows, and thinning ratios are covered in full on the KBS Direction Pages. Review the directions for your specific product before starting. |
Ready to get started? Review the direction pages for your product, then shop with confidence knowing how to apply it right the first time. |