How can I fix the white flickering background repeat load issues on my website in the Chrome browser using Webflow?

White flickering or background image reload issues in Chrome are usually due to improper image settings, browser rendering behavior, or lack of optimized background techniques in Webflow.

1. Set Background Attachment to “Fixed” Sparingly

• Avoid using background-attachment: fixed for large background images, especially in Chrome. This can cause flickering or flashing, particularly on scroll.
• In Webflow, go to the Style Panel, find the background settings, and set Background Attachment to “Scroll” instead of “Fixed”.

2. Use Background Cover and Position Correctly

• Set Background Size to “Cover” and Background Position to “Center Center” or a relevant setting to ensure consistent rendering.
• These settings reduce layout shifts that can trigger flickering during scroll or resize.

3. Optimize Image File Format and Size

• Compress background images using tools like TinyPNG or Squoosh.
• Use modern formats like WebP for Chrome optimization.
• Keep image dimensions close to the container size to avoid unnecessary scaling or re-rendering.

4. Reduce Motion & Transforms Inside Backgrounds

• Avoid placing animated or heavy motion interactions inside sections with repeating background images.
• If using transforms (e.g., parallax effects), limit their use within background containers to minimize redraw issues.

5. Disable GPU Intensive Effects

• Effects like box shadows, filters, or large blend modes on background containers can cause flicker in Chrome.
• Review affected elements and remove or simplify these styles.

6. Set will-change CSS Property via Custom Embed (Advanced)

• If necessary, insert custom code in a  Page Settings → Before tag to help Chrome pre-render elements:

• Use: <style>.your-class { will-change: transform; }</style>

• Replace .your-class with the actual selector of the section causing the issue.

• Be cautious: overusing will-change can worsen performance overall.

7. Lazy Load Large Hero Sections Carefully

• Use the Webflow’s lazy loading (loading="lazy") on large images ONLY when below the fold.
• Avoid lazy loading for viewport background images.

Summary

To fix white flickering or background reloading in Chrome using Webflow, avoid fixed background attachments, ensure proper background settings, and optimize your image format and performance. Limit GPU-heavy styles, and cautiously apply CSS transforms or will-change if necessary.