Painting

Question 1

Acrylic Paint

Answer 1

Water-based paint. Water Resistant.

Question 2

Blistering

Answer 2

When bubbles form on a finished paint job. Caused when the surface is not prepared correctly.

Question 3

Brushes

Answer 3

Tool for painting. Come in different sizes and bristle types for different painting jobs.

Question 4

Ceiling White

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A paint specifically designed for ceilings. Flat finish, low splatter rate.

Question 5

Drop sheet

Answer 5

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

Question 6

Drying time

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

Question 7

Enamel

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A paint type that produces a smooth and hard finish. Typically used on trim and woodwork such as windows and doors.

Question 8

Fading

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

Question 9

Gloss

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The level of shine on the paint. Range from matte to low sheen, to semi-gloss, and high gloss.

Question 10

High Gloss

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The shiniest of gloss levels. Hard-wearing and easy to keep clean.

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Lacquer

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A clear, durable finish that is generally applied to wood.

Question 12

Lead-based paint

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Older paints contain high concentrations of lead, which can be a health hazard if ingested. Working with lead paints requires special precautions.

Question 13

Low sheen

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A gloss level of paint. Usually used on walls.

Question 14

Masking

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

Question 15

Matte

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A gloss level. The least reflective of paint finishes,

Question 16

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 matte paints; long nap for rough or textured surfaces.

Question 17

Oil-based paint

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

Question 18

Paint pad

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An alternative paint applicator to brushes and rollers on smooth surfaces.

Question 19

Preparation

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The essential work done to a surface to make it ready for paint. Thorough preparation is vital to a good-looking and long-lasting paint job.

Question 20

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.

Question 21

Roller

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

Question 22

Runs

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Drips in a finished paint job caused by trying to apply the paint too thickly.

Question 23

Satin

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A gloss level similar to semi-gloss. More recently used to describe the gloss level on clear finishes.

Question 24

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.

Question 25

Semi-gloss

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A gloss level between low sheen and high gloss.

Question 26

Splatter

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

Question 27

Spraying

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Applying paint by spraying it onto a surface.

Question 28

Solvent

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The substance used to dissolve and clean up paint.

Question 29

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.

Question 30

Stripping

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Removing old paint layers in preparation for new paint.

Question 31

Thinner

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A liquid used to make paint runnier and easier to apply, usually its solvent.

Question 32

Top coat

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The final coat of the paint job.

Question 33

Touch-up

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

Question 34

Turpentine

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A solvent for oil-based paints.

Question 35

Undercoat

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

Question 36

Whitewash

Answer 36

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