Unit final Vocab Flashcards
Backsplash
a panel behind a sink or stove that protects the wall from splashes
Baseboard
a narrow wooden board running along the base of an interior wall
Carpet
thick woven fabric, typically shaped to fit a particular room
Corner bead
a strip of metal or plastic that’s used to create a durable edge and finish at the outside corner of two walls
gypsum board
a plaster-based wall finish
landing
a level area between flights of stairs, or at the top or bottom of a staircase
Nosing
a rounded edge of a step or molding.
Plastic laminate
a sheet material made of multiple layers of paper or other materials bonded together with a resin and compressed under heat
Porcelain tile
tiles made of porcelain
quarry tile
natural materials like clay, shale, and feldspar that’s known for its durability and slip resistance
resilient flooring
type of flooring that can be bent, compressed, or stretched and return to its original shape
Riser
a vertical section between the treads of a staircase
terrazzo
flooring material consisting of chips of marble or granite set in concrete and polished to give a smooth surface
tread
the top surface of a step or stair
Alkyd resin
synthetic polymer used in paints, varnishes, and casting molds
Fire-retardant paint
a protective coating that helps slow the spread of flames in the event of a fire
Intumescent paint
a fire-resistant coating that swells and creates a protective layer when exposed to heat
lacquer
a liquid made of shellac dissolved in alcohol, or of synthetic substances, that dries to form a hard protective coating for wood, metal, etc
Latex paint
a type of paint used for walls, consisting of pigment bound in synthetic latex that forms an emulsion with water
Pigment
a substance that gives color to materials, and a substance that colors the tissues of animals and plants
Oil Paint
a type of paint that’s made by suspending pigment particles in a drying oil
Primer
a preparatory coat on previously unpainted wood, metal, or canvas
Sealer
a thin varnish, shellac, or lacquer that is used to prevent the absorption of surface coatings and the bleeding of stains and fillers into lacquer coatings
Shellac
a resinous substance (obtained from the lac insect) melted into thin flakes, used for making varnish
Spirit Stain
a wood dye that’s made from alcohol and used to color wood
Spirit Varnish
a varnish made by dissolving a resin or gum, like shellac or copal, in a volatile liquid, like alcohol
Stain
color (a material or object) by applying a penetrative dye or chemical
Varnish
resin dissolved in a liquid for applying on wood, metal, or other materials to form a hard, clear, shiny surface when dry
