Paint Works Flashcards
it is considered incomplete unless it is given finishing coat
civil engineering construction
the best designed residential building will be considered unfinished if its properly plastered walls are not covered with a coat of what?
proper distemper in the interior and snowchem on the exterior
it gives aesthetic appeal to the construction on the other hand and also protect the material against deteriorating agents thereby increasing their life
paint and varnishes
it is essentially a coating or covering material applied on a metallic surface
paint
paint is defined as “dispersion of pigment in a suitable drying oil in the presence of a solvent called what?
thinner or diluent
3 essential ingredients of paint
- pigment
- solvent
- drier
it is the real colouring substance
pigment
in which pigment is dissolved
solvent
other surface finishes which differ from paint
- varnish
- lacquer
- enamel
which is necessary to quicken process of evaporation
drier
it contains no pigment, instead it has a resinous substance dissolved in suitable oil or liquid
varnish
it is a finishing material which is dispersion of resin and cellulose esters are in a volatile solvent. It dries quickly by evaporation of solvents
lacquer
Function of paint: Paint are applied on a surface for following reasons:
- to protect material behind it from deterioration
- developing a decorative effect
- to facilitate cleaning process
Major paint companies
- Asian paint
- nerolac
- berger
- ICI
it is a blend of a paint with a varnish giving a finish that is strong, durable and brilliant at the same time
enamel