paint OTHER SURFACE FINISHING WORKs

Question 1

White washing & Colour washing

Answer 1

Whitewash or colour wash is applied on plastered surface

• This is cheapest method and extensively used in rural area
• Whitewash is prepared from fat lime dissolved in a large drum and stirred, after 24 hours the solution is filtered and dissolved gum is added

If pigment are added to get different shades, it is known as colour wash

Generally it needs three coats to get a good finished surfaces

Question 2

. Wall papers

Answer 2

Wall paper are used to give decorative finish to walls and ceilings

• They are available in various prints and colour
• Before fixing wall paper surface should be cleaned and cracks

are filled with lime gypsum solution.

The continuity of pattern should be maintained before pasting the rolls of wall paper.

• Washable variety and sound-absorbing variety of wall paper are also available.

Question 3

IS 109-1968

Answer 3

Specification for ready mixed paint

Question 4

IS 133-2004

Answer 4

Enamel paint

Question 5

IS 5410-1992

Answer 5

Cement paint specification

Question 6

IS 347-1975

Answer 6

Varnish, shellac for general purpose

Question 7

IS 348-1968

Answer 7

Specification for French polish

Question 8

IS 6278-1971

Answer 8

Code of practice for white washing and colour washing

Question 9

IS 427-1965

Answer 9

Specification for distemper