diff --git a/examples/flutter_gallery/lib/gallery/backdrop.dart b/examples/flutter_gallery/lib/gallery/backdrop.dart
index 6773820bb2..cea460bd53 100644
--- a/examples/flutter_gallery/lib/gallery/backdrop.dart
+++ b/examples/flutter_gallery/lib/gallery/backdrop.dart
@@ -282,11 +282,11 @@ class _BackdropState extends State<Backdrop> with SingleTickerProviderStateMixin
             ),
           ),
           new Expanded(
-            child: new _TappableWhileStatusIs(
-              AnimationStatus.dismissed,
-              controller: _controller,
+            child: new Visibility(
               child: widget.backLayer,
-            ),
+              visible: _controller.status != AnimationStatus.completed,
+              maintainState: true,
+            )
           ),
         ],
       ),