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Paint Terms Beginning with the Letter:
L
LAP:
To lay or place one coat so its edge extends over and
covers the edge of a previous coat, causing an increased
film thickness.
LACQUER: A fast-drying
clear or pigmented coating that dries by solvent
evaporation.
LEVELING: Ability of a
film to flow out free from ripples, pock- marks, and brush
marks after application.
LATEX: A water-thinned
paint, such as polyvinyl acetate, styrene butadiene, or
acrylic.
LIFTING: The softening
and penetration of a previous film by solvents in the
Paint being applied over it, resulting in raising and
wrinkling.
LINSEED OIL: A drying
oil used in paint, varnish, and lacquer.
LIGHTFASTNESS: No loss
of color due to exposure to light, heat, or weathering. |
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Painting tips & tricks of
the day
Doing clean touch ups
During light painting jobs, put a "Zip Lock" type sandwich
bag in a plastic margarine tub and fold the bag edges over
the rim. Pour the paint into the bag of your "paint tray"
and once the job is over, remove the bag and seal it, or
throw it away.
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. |
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House Painting Tips & Ideas
Home Painting Tips
Your home is the best place to spend your quiet moments
together with your family. You can do whatever you like
and you get to choose your home’s color every time you
need to paint it...
Ideas for Painting Kids Bedrooms
Your kids are now bigger and you’ve had their room
especially made for them. It is now time for the finishing
touches and so you set out to look for great painting
ideas for your kids’ bedroom...
Living Room Painting Ideas
The different rooms
of your house require great attention as to the paint’s color.
One color might suit a particular room in the house but will not
be a very good sight in another room...
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