GALVANIZED: A thin
coating of zinc that covers iron or steel to prevent rust.
GLAZE: A term used to
describe several types of finishing materials.
 A
glazing putty is of creamy consistency and is applied to
fill imperfections in the surface.
 A
glazing stain is a pigmented stain applied over a stained,
filled, or painted surface to soften or blend the original
color without obscuring it.
A glaze coat is a clear finish applied over previously
coated surfaces to create a gloss finish.
GRAIN RAISING:
Swelling and standing up of the wood grain caused by
absorbed water or solvents.
GLOSS: The luster or
shininess of paints and coatings are generally classified
as flat, semi-gloss, or gloss; the latter has the highest
reflecting ability.
GLAZING COMPOUND: A
putty used to set glass in window frames and to fill nail
holes and cracks.
GLOSS METER: A
standard scale for measuring the shininess light
reflectance of paint. Different brands with the same
description such as semi-gloss or flat may have quite
different ratings on the gloss meter.
GROUND COAT: The base
coat in an antiquing system that is applied before the
graining colors, glazing, or other finish coat.
GRAINING: Simulating
the grain of wood by means of specially prepared colors or
stains and the use of graining tools or special brushing
techniques. |
