The alternating row color in RadGridView does not work when the control is in unbound mode and LoadFrom method is used. Resolution: The issue is duplicated with feedback item FIX. RadGridView - AlternatingRowColor does not work when data is loaded in the RadGridView from a IDataReader Here is the link to item: http://feedback.telerik.com/Project/154/Feedback/Details/112656-fix-radgridview-alternatingrowcolor-does-not-work-when-data-is-loaded-in-the-r