alligatoring
Surface crack pattern
Alligatoring is a pattern of cracks in paint, asphalt, or other coatings that resembles alligator skin—a network of interconnected splits forming rough squares or rectangles.
The condition typically results from aging, sun exposure, or applying paint over an incompatible surface: The old deck showed severe alligatoring where the finish had broken down.
Fine surface fracture pattern
- checkingAct of verification
- fissuringDeveloping narrow openings
- splittingDividing into parts
- fracturingProcess of breaking
Petroleum-based paving material
- pavementHard road covering
- paintColored coating substance
- varnishLiquid that dries glossy
- lacquerGlossy protective coating
enamel · sealant · rubber · leather · concrete · roofing · stucco · plaster
Extremely intense or severe
- peelingComing off in strips
- flakingShedding in layers
- chippingBreaking into fragments
- scalingClimbing or resizing
delamination · bubbling · pitting · lifting
Atmospheric breakdown of materials
Applying a new layer
- resurfacingComing up again
- strippingRemoving outer layers
- sandingFriction-smoothing a surface
- scrapingRubbing away material
priming · sealing · patching · refinishing · repainting · surface prep · bonding agent · spot repair
crazing
Fine surface fracture pattern
asphalt
Petroleum-based paving material
lacquer · enamel · sealant · rubber · leather · concrete · roofing · stucco · plaster · drywall
blistering
Extremely intense or severe
scaling · delamination · bubbling · pitting · lifting
weathering
Atmospheric breakdown of materials
recoating
Applying a new layer
- resurfacingComing up again
- strippingRemoving outer layers
- sandingFriction-smoothing a surface
scraping · priming · sealing · patching · refinishing · repainting · surface prep · bonding agent · spot repair · feathering