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This glossary of Paint
terms is one of the largest available on the Internet. (Click on any letter below)
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Paint Terms Beginning with the Letter:
G
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
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Painting tips & tricks of
the day
Masking knots before painting
Knots in finished wood will appear sooner or later after
painting. Before painting, seal the knots with a lacquer. It
is the only liquid sealant that will efficiently seal in
knot resin, without discoloring the finishing paint.
Choosing the right paint texture
Each paint finish has its own properties. The more matte the
finish, the more it hides imperfections and uneven
reflections, but it's less washable. The glossier the
finish, the more washable it is, but also the more sensitive
to imperfections and it will mask less efficiently. In
order: glossy, semi-gloss, pearl, eggshell, satin, matte.
Semi-gloss is best for hall walls and for windows and
frames; use matte on ceilings and satin and pearl for the
rest. Kitchens, bathrooms and basements have their own
antifungal paints.
Drying paint and the temperature
Paint in a ventilated and temperate space. When temperatures
are between 10C and 32C there's no risk, although 15c to 22C
is ideal. Latex paint will dry in a few hours at this
temperature. Oil-based paints will dry more rapidly in a
warm, dry environment. |
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