CATALYST: An
ingredient that speeds up a chemical reaction; sometimes
used in two-component paint systems.
CAMEL HAIR: Trade name
for tail hair from various types of Russian squirrels.
Used for lacquering brushes and lettering quills.
CAULKING COMPOUND: A
semidrying or slow-drying plastic material used to seal
joints or fill crevices around windows, chimneys, etc.
CALCIMINE: A
water-thinned Paint composed essentially of calcium
carbonate or clay and glue.
COALESCING: The
settling or drying of an emulsion paint as the water
evaporates.
CHALKING: The
formation of a loose powder on the surface of a paint
after exposure to the elements.
CLEAR COATING: A
transparent protective and/or decorative film.
CHECKING: A kind of
paint failure in which many small cracks appear in the
surface of the paint.
COLORFAST: Fade
resistant.
COATING: A paint,
varnish, lacquer, or other finish used to create a
protective and/or decorative layer.
COLORANT: Concentrated
color that can be added to paints to make specific colors.
COHESION: Attraction
of molecules within a coating [how it holds together).
CONTACT CEMENT:
Completely non staining cement. Ideal for applying wall
Paneling, and for covering counters, cabinets and table
tops with both porous and non-porous surfacing materials
ranging from linoleum to plastic laminates.
COLOR UNIFORMITY:
Ability of a consistent color across its entire surface,
Particularly during the coating to maintain a uniform
weathering process.
COVERAGE: The area
over which a given amount of Paint will spread and hide
the previous surface. (Usually expressed in square feet
per gallon).
COPPER STAINING:
Usually caused by corrosion of copper screens, gutters, or
downspouts washing down on painted surfaces. Can be
prevented by painting or varnishing the copper.
CRAZING: Small,
interlacing cracks on surface of finish.
CRAWLING: Varnish
defect in which poor adhesion of varnish to surface in
some spots causes it to gather up in globs.
CRACKING: The type of
paint failure characterized by breaks in irregular lines
wide enough to expose the underlying surface.
CREOSOTE: A type of
liquid coating made from coal tar that is used as a wood
preservative. It should not be used on wood that will be
painted later.
CUSTOM COLOR: Special
colors made by adding colorant to paint or by intermixing
colors, which permits the retailer to match a color
selected by the consumer.
CURING: Final
conversion or drying of a coating material.
CUTTING IN: Careful
painting of an edge, such as wall color at the ceiling
line or at the edge of woodwork. |
