PAINT TERMS

Question 1

-general class of resinous polymers derived from esters, amides or other

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Acrylic

Question 2

-paint used on new plaster, durable contact with lime

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Alkali Resistant

Question 3

-mechanical bonding of a coating to a rough surface, chemical bonding

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Anchoring

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-metal paint designed to inhibit corrosion

Answer 4

Anti-Corrosive Paint

Question 5

• contains toxic compounds

- kills any fungi attempting to feed from it

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Anti-Fungus Paints

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-paint that contains a grip, grippable surface

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Anti-Slip Paint

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-process of artificially ageing paint

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Antiquing

Question 8

-imitation of bamboo is achieved by painting

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Bambooing

Question 9

-undercoat staining through the topcoat

Answer 9

Bleeding

Question 10

• bubbles or blisters in the paint film

- caused by water vapor

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Blistering

Question 11

• milky opalescence in lacquer, caused by lack of compatibility in the paint or being applied in cold or wet weather
• moisture in the lacquer

Answer 11

Blushing

Question 12

• powdery deposit being formed on a dry paint film surface

- caused by over thinning

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Chalking

Question 13

• diluted layer of paint

- applied over a based coat to provide a wash or “glimpse” of color

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Color Wash

Question 14

-imitates old peeling paint provides a cobweb look

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Crackle Glaze Paint

Question 15

• imitate the crazing of very old varnish
• achieves finer crazing
• more expensive method

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Craquelure

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-scratching plaster to prepare the surface for the next coat

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Deviling

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

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Distemper

Question 18

-making a finish looks older, worn or rugged

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Distressing

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-making a finish looks older, worn or rugged

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Distressing

Question 20

-a chemical preparation added to paint which causes it to dry quickly

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Drier

Question 21

• white fluffy surface deposit that is caused by salts in the plaster being drawn to the surface
• dry brushing will remove it

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Efflorescence

Question 22

• now referred to semi-gloss plaint

- finish midsheen between matt and gloss

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Eggshell Paint

Question 23

• final coat

- protection layer from weather, moisture, knock and chips

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Finishing Coat

Question 24

• paint or varnish lifting away from the surface in flakes because of a breakdown of the adhesion
• occurs when painting damp surfaces, especially timber, or painting powdery surfaces

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Flaking

Question 25

-method of painting on wet plaster with tempera colors

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Fresco

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• this is essentially the application of a gold finish

- achieved by applying gold leaf

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Gilding

Question 27

-putty used to set glass in window frames and to fill nail holes and cracks

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Glazing Compound

Question 28

-painted imitation of the fiber lines of wood

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Graining

Question 29

-swelling and standing up of the wood grain caused by absorbed water and solvents

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Grain Raising

Question 30

• type of varnishing

- imitate the lacquering work from the east

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Japanning

Question 31

• glossy type of paint finish

- applied by spray

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Lacquering

Question 32

• layering of numerous coats of varnish, sanding between coats
• lustrous effect

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Lacquering (Japanning)

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-paint is passed through the voids that surround the design

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Negative Stencil

Question 34

• first coat of paint that is applied to a raw (unpainted) surface
• “stick” to the substrate and provide adhesion for the remaining coats of paint

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Primer

Question 35

• is wrinkles occurring in the paint film as it dries

- happens because the paint has been applied too thickly

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Rivelling

Question 36

-solvent used to thin coatings

Answer 36

Thinners