Orange peel (effect)

Orange peel is a certain kind of finish that may develop on painted and cast surfaces.

This is typically the result of improper painting technique, and is caused by the quick evaporation of thinner, incorrect spray gun setup (e.g., low air pressure or incorrect nozzle), spraying the paint at an angle other than perpendicular, or applying excessive paint.

Such a texture can be smoothed out with ultra-fine sandpaper, but it can be prevented altogether by changing the painting technique or the materials used.

In some situations, such as interior house paint, the orange peel texture is desirable.

In this case, a texture paint is generally applied with a spray gun.