diff --git a/examples/cluster.c b/examples/cluster.c
index 35cd4e3..e43b98e 100644
--- a/examples/cluster.c
+++ b/examples/cluster.c
@@ -412,7 +412,12 @@ int main(int argc, char **argv) {
      */
     cluster_draw_bg(bg, width, height);
 
+    /*
+     * Present the background layer
+     */
+    hexagram_window_refresh_bg(window);
     hexagram_window_show(window);
+    hexagram_window_swap_buffer(window);
 
     /*
      * Set up file descriptors to monitor
@@ -435,6 +440,7 @@ int main(int argc, char **argv) {
             switch (e.type) {
                 case Expose:
                     hexagram_window_refresh_bg(window);
+                    hexagram_window_swap_buffer(window);
 
                     break;