diff --git a/pcbnew/board_commit.cpp b/pcbnew/board_commit.cpp
index aacc0ff7e6..d39d26ddf3 100644
--- a/pcbnew/board_commit.cpp
+++ b/pcbnew/board_commit.cpp
@@ -385,11 +385,11 @@ void BOARD_COMMIT::Push( const wxString& aMessage, bool aCreateUndoEntry, bool a
         connectivity->RecalculateRatsnest( this );
         connectivity->ClearDynamicRatsnest();
 
-        if( frame )
-        {
+        if( frame && solderMaskDirty )
             frame->HideSolderMask();
+
+        if( frame )
             frame->GetCanvas()->RedrawRatsnest();
-        }
 
         if( m_changes.size() > num_changes )
         {