EGGSHELL FINISH: The
degree of gloss between a flat and gloss finish.
ENAMEL: Broad
classification Paints that dry to a hard finish. They may
be flat, gloss, or semi-gloss.
EPOXY: Clear finish
having excellent adhesion qualities; extremely abrasion
and chemical resistant. Epoxies are alcohol proof and very
water resistant.
EFFLORESCENCE: A
deposit of salts that remains on the surface of masonry,
brick, or plaster when water has evaporated.
EROSION: The wearing
away of a paint film caused by exposure to the weather.
EXTENDER: Inexpensive
and inert pigment added to paint for bulk and to lower
costs.
ETCH: Surface
Preparation by chemical means to improve the adhesion of
coatings.
EXTERIOR: The outside
surfaces of a structure.
EMULSION PAINT: Paint
in which particles are suspended in water or oil with the
aid of an emulsifier as in latex paint. |
