An oxidized condition of paint or aged asphalt that has lost its volatile oils due to exposure to sun and solar radiation, which is the ultimate result of the paint or asphalt's limited tolerance [..]

Char patterns formed on paint or burned wood remains, usually in the shape of blisters. see also: Depth of Char Indicators

A finish that exhibits large segmented cracks with the appearance of an alligator hide. May be caused by heavy coating, coating over non-cured coatings, use of fast drying thinners or the application of a finish over another with less elasticity.

A condition of paint or aged asphalt brought about by the loss of volatile oils and the oxidation caused by solar radiation. "Alligatoring" produces a pattern of cracks resembling an alligator hide and is ultimately the result of the limited tolerance of paint or asphalt to thermal expansion or contraction.

The splitting or cracking of a paint film in a pattern resembling the rectangles of an alligator skin. Often due to oxidation or shrinkage stresses.

See "Lamination."

Meaning resembling the hide of an alligator, the term describes the crackled texturing of a painted surface, which can be either intentional for effect or the result of poor preparation and/or conserv [..]

The Upper paint layers on a painting can in some circumstances pull away in a pattern that looks similar to an alligator’s hide. This occurs when the drying process is being compromised. It also means [..]

(painting) A pattern of cracking of paint on a surface leaving roughly hexagonal areas of uncracked paint. (roofing) The cracking of the surfacing bitumen on a bituminous roof or coating on a SPF [..]