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Paint Terms
When reading the paint can,
you may come across one or more of these interior paint
terms:
Hiding power - The
ability of a paint to obscure or hide the surface to which
it is applied. Hiding power is provided by the paint's
pigment. Hiding power is affected by how thickly the paint
tends to apply and how well brush marks flow out.
Adhesion - The ability of the paint to grip or
adhere to a surface.
Spatter resistance
- The tendency of paint to throw
off small droplets during application, particularly by
roller. Paints with good spatter resistance are easier and
more pleasant to use.
Color acceptance - The development to its full
intended color whether application is by spray, brush or
roller.
Touchup - The capability of paint to produce the
same appearance when used for touchup as when the paint
was originally applied.
Stain resistance - The capability of the paint to
resist retention of household dirt and stains.
Stain removability - The ease with which stains,
dirt or grime can be removed from the surface.
Scrub resistance
- The capability of the paint to
maintain its color when subjected to repeated washing or
scrubbing.
Burnish resistance - The capability of a paint to
resist taking on an increase in gloss or sheen when
subjected to rubbing, scrubbing or bumping an object
against it.
Block resistance - The capability of a paint, when
applied to two surfaces, not to stick to itself upon
contact when pressure is applied. Good block resistance
helps keep a door or window from sticking.
Print resistance - The
ability of a paint to resist marking or taking on the
imprint of an object that is placed on it, such as a shelf
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