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PAINT GLOSSARY Flashcards

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Acrylic

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A water-based paint making it easy to clean brushes and rollers.

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Adhesion Primer

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A primer used on hard-to-paint surfaces such as tiles, laminates and
glossy finishes.

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Apron

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The piece directly below the sill that contacts the wall and gives a more “complete” and eye-pleasing appearance to a window casing.

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Bagging

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A rough sand and cement finish applied to brick or blockwork.

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Binder

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An oil-based undercoat used to bind powdery or chalky paint.

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Bleeding

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Discoloration in a new coat of paint when the old application shows through.

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Blistering

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Bubbles under the surface of a paint coat.

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Blocking

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Occurs when two painted surfaces, such as a door and jamb, come together and stick. More likely to occur when using acrylic paints rather than enamel.

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Brush Marks

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Visible ridges and lines of the brush left by the bristles when the paint dries.

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Caulking

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Waterproofing the gaps around or between building materials using a flexible
filler.

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Chipping

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Removing paint and particles with a sharpened implement.

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Color Match

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Two colors with no visible difference.

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Crocodiling

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When wide, crossing cracks form in paint layers.

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Curdling

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Partial drying of paint.

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Cutting In

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A brushing technique used to apply paint to produce a true finished-line-edge against an adjoining surface.

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Dipping

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A method of painting where an object is dipped in paint rather than having paint applied to it with a brush or roller.

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Drop Sheet

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The cover placed over a surface to prevent paint drops or spatter from landing on it.

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Drying Time

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The time it takes for paint to dry. Touch dry is when paint is dry to touch while re-coat time is when paint has hardened sufficiently to be painted over.

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Eggshell

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Has less of a sheen than silk or satin and it does look like the surface of an eggshell (the clue’s in the name). It sits somewhere between matt and a silk finish and gives a beautiful classic look to woodwork. It can also be used on walls when you want a heritage style look with a tough finish.

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Enamel

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Pigmented, organic, polymeric binders that simulate the appearance, flow, smoothness and gloss of fused inorganic coatings.

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Epoxy

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A paint for metal surfaces that does not require a primer. It protects against rust and has a very durable finish. Used in concrete flooring.

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Extension Pole

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The telescopic pole that a roller fits onto for painting ceilings and walls.

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Exterior Paint

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Specially formulated UV and weather resistant paints. Exterior acrylics are
self priming for most colors.

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Fading

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The loss of color from paint due to exposure to the sun or weathering.

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Feathering

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Going over the wet edge of paint that has just been applied so it will blend with the following paint.

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Flaking

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Where paint peels off a surface, usually after blistering or cracking.

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Hi-Gloss Paint

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Offers the highest level of reflection and gives a high shine, glasslike finish that is popular for doors, cabinets, moldings and trims. It provides curb appeal for outdoor spots like shutters and window casings.

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Jamb

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The frame in which a door sits and is attached to.

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Lap

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The zone where a coat of paint extends over an adjacent freshly applied coat.

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Laying Off

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Going over freshly applied paint with a brush or roller so it has a uniform appearance. Always lay off a surface in the same direction.

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Lifting

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Softening, swelling or separation from the substrate of a dry coat as the result of the application of a subsequent coat.

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Marbling

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A painting technique that simulates the look of marble.

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Masking

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Covering of areas that are not to be painted. Usually achieved using masking
tape and paper.

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Matt or Flat Paint

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Provides a non-reflective, smooth appearance that hides surface blemishes like nail holes and patches. It requires less coats than higher gloss paints and is easier to touch up. It’s perfect for new construction, drywall, ceilings and low-traffic areas like adult bedrooms and dining rooms.

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Molding

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A profiled feature used to hide a gap or provide decoration. Baseboards, crowns and casings are examples of moldings.

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Mud-cracking

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Visible cracking in thick films of paint caused by shrinkage tension during drying, especially observed with zinc silicates.

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Nap

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The length of fibers on a paint roller. Short nap rollers are best for gloss finishes; medium nap for low sheen and matt paints and long nap for rough or textured surfaces.

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Oil-base

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Contains pigments suspended in a drying oil. Turpentine is the solvent for oil- based paints.

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Overspray

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Sprayed paint that has missed the intended surface.

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Paint Pads

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An alternative paint applicator to brushes and rollers on smooth surfaces. Available in a range of sizes; some also come with guiding wheels for getting a smooth line when cutting in.

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Peeling

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Loss of adhesion resulting in detachment and curling of the paint film from either previous coatings or the substrate.

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Pigments

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Powders which give the paint its required anti-corrosive or colored properties.

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Primer

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The first coat of a paint job. It protects the surface it is applied to and provides a
good bond for further coats.

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Putty

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A dough-like preparation that is applied by a knife and that normally hardens on exposure to air.

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Roller

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Rollers are available in many different widths and also in a range of materials to suit different types of paints and the surface being painted.

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Runs

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Paint film defects in the form of dripping paint in narrow ribbons flowing downwards on vertical surfaces, usually caused by applying the coating above the recommended film thickness or over-thinning.

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Sanding

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An abrasive process used to level a coated surface prior to the application of a further coat.

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Satin

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Satin and silk are ‘mid-sheen’ finishes, which means they look like a slightly polished surface and reflect a bit of light. Silk is a finish associated with walls and satin for woodwork. You can wipe silk wall finishes easily, which makes them very practical but if you have less- than-perfect walls, all the lumps and bumps may show up a bit more. A satin finish on woodwork helps to hide imperfections and gives colour a softer appearance.

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Sealer

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Applied to porous surfaces to seal and provide a stable base for following coats. Also used to prevent stains on a surface, such as water or mold stains, from bleeding through the final coats.

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Semi-Gloss Paint

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Even more reflective than satin with a smooth sheen, semi-gloss paint gives rooms a shiny, sleek appearance. Because it offers high resistance to moisture, it works well in areas with higher humidity, such as bathrooms, kitchens and laundry rooms, as well as high-traffic spaces like doors and utility rooms. While easier to clean than other finishes, semi-gloss will show most blemishes on walls and ceilings. White and off-white paints in semi-gloss give rooms a brighter appearance than whites in other finishes.

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Spatter

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Small droplets of paint thrown off by a paint roller as the paint is applied.

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Spraying

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Applying paint by spraying it onto a surface.

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Stencilling

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An image or pattern created by applying pigment to a surface over an intermediate object with designed gaps in it which create the pattern or image by only allowing the pigment to reach some parts of the surface.

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Solvent

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The substance used to dissolve and clean up paint. The solvent for acrylic paint is water and turpentine for oil-based paints.

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Stain

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A product that changes the color of wood yet doesn’t hide the grain or texture. Needs to be followed with a protective coating, usually varnish.

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Stripping

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Removing old paint layers in preparation for new paint.

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Tacky

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Paint that is not quite dry and is a little bit sticky.

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Thinner

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Any volatile liquid used for reducing the viscosity of coatings; may consist of a simple solvent, a diluent or a mixture of solvents and diluents.

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Top Coat

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The final coat applied in a paint job.

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Touch-up

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Applying small amounts of paint to fix defects or damage to a finished paint job.

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Turpentine (Turps)

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A solvent for oil-based paints.

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Undercoat

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A coat of paint applied after a primer but before the top coats.

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Undertone

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A subdued color that can be seen through another main color.

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Varnish

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Varnish

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Washability

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The ease with which soiling can be removed from a coated surface by washing.

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Water-based

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Acrylic paints that can be cleaned up with and diluted by water.

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Whitewash

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A paint made from lime and chalk commonly used on exterior masonry surfaces.

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Yellowing

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Yellowing

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