Slide hopper-type method for coating moving web having reduced streaking

A method for applying a coating solution onto a web, said method comprising the steps of:

• continuously conveying said web;
• providing a solution applying device, said device including a solution injector comprising a leading end portion having first and second ends, a first surface extending from said first end of said leading end portion, and a second surface extending from said second end of said leading end portion, said leading end portion being opposed to said web, and having a lower end portion having an angle of not more than 85.degree. formed between said leading end portion and said second surface of said solution injector, a space below said second surface being open;
• flowing a coating solution along said first surface of said solution injector to form a bead between said leading end portion and said web, while said space below said second surface remains free of coating solution;
• and
• controlling applying conditions and pressure of said solution on both sides of said bead between said web and said leading end portion of said solution injector such that a first end portion of said bead coincides with said second end of said leading end portion of said solution injector.