Paint

Question 1

A general class of resinous polymers derived from esters, amides or other acrylic acid.

Answer 1

Acrylic

Question 2

Paint used on new plaster, which is durable in contact with lime.

Answer 2

Alkali Resistant

Question 3

Mechanical bonding of a coating to a rough surface as contrasted with adhesion, which is chemical bonding.

Answer 3

Anchoring

Question 4

Metal paint designed to inhibit corrosion.

Answer 4

Anti-Corrosive Paint

Question 5

These paints contain toxic compound, which kill any fungi attempting to feed from it.

Answer 5

Anti-Fungus Paint

Question 6

Paint that contains a grit (sand, plastic chips, cork dust) that forms a grippable surface that breaks the “tension” of the water.

Answer 6

Anti-Slip Paint

Question 7

This is the process of artificially ageing paint.

Answer 7

Antiquing

Question 8

The imitation of bamboo through painting turned or carved wood to copy the bamboo knots and grains, the decorating it.

Answer 8

Bambooing

Question 9

Undercoat staining through the topcoat.

Answer 9

Bleeding

Question 10

Bubbles appear on the paint film. Caused by water vapour being attracted by heat and forming spaces beneath the film.

Answer 10

Blistering

Question 11

Milky opalescence on lacquer usually happens if paint was applied in wet or cold weather.

Answer 11

Blushing

Question 12

Powdery deposit being formed on a dry paint film surface.

Answer 12

Chalking

Question 13

Splits that appear in the film of the surface coating. Caused by the use of excessive driers or recoating before the undercoat is dry.

Answer 13

Checking, Cracking, Crocodiling, Alligatoring

Question 14

Diluted layer of paint or propriety product that is applied over the base coat to provide a wash or “glimpse” of color.

Answer 14

Colorwash

Question 15

Imitates old-peeling paint and provides cob-web look.

Answer 15

Crackle

Question 16

Process that was developed to imitate the crazing of very old varnish.

Answer 16

Craquelure

Question 17

Scratching plaster to prepare the surface for the next coat.

Answer 17

Deviling

Question 18

A type of paint made by mixing the pigment with glue or size.

Answer 18

Distemper

Question 19

Making a finish look older than it really is or time worn and rugged.

Answer 19

Distressing

Question 20

A chemical preparation added to paint which causes it to dry quickly.

Answer 20

Drier

Question 21

A white fluffy surface deposit that is caused by salts in the plaster being drawn to the surface.

Answer 21

Efflorescence

Question 22

Actually now referred to as semi-gloss.

Answer 22

Eggshell Paint

Question 23

The final coat that serves as protection layer from weather, moisture, knock and chips.

Answer 23

Finishing Coat

Question 24

Paint or varnish lifting away from the surface in the flakes because of the breakdown of the adhesion.

Answer 24

Flaking

Question 25

Method of painting on wet plaster with tempera colors.

Answer 25

Fresco

Question 26

Essentially the application of a gold finish.

Answer 26

Gilding

Question 27

Putty used to set glass in window frames and fill nail holes and cracks.

Answer 27

Glazing Compound

Question 28

Painting imitation of the fiber lines of wood.

Answer 28

Graining

Question 29

Swelling and standing up of wood grain caused by adsorbed water and solvents.

Answer 29

Grain Raising

Question 30

A type of varnishing to imitate the lacquering work from the east.

Answer 30

Japanning

Question 31

A glossy type of paint finish.

Answer 31

Lacquer

Question 32

Layering of numerous coats of varnish, sanding in between coats.

Answer 32

Lacquering

Question 33

The paint is passed through the voids that surround the design.

Answer 33

Negative Stencil

Question 34

The first coat of paint that is applied to a raw surface.

Answer 34

Primer

Question 35

Wrinkles occurring in the paint film as it dries. This happens if the paint has been applied too thickly.

Answer 35

Rivelling

Question 36

Solvents used to thin coatings.

Answer 36

Thinners