This glossary of Paint terms is one of the largest available on the Internet.

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Paint Terms Beginning with the Letter: O

OPACITY: Ability of a paint to hide the previous surface or color.

OIL STAINS: There are two types of oil stains, Penetrating and non-penetrating. Penetrating oil stains contain dyes and resins that penetrate to the surface; non-penetrating oil stains contain larger amounts of pigments and are usually opaque or translucent.

ORANGE PEEL: Film having the roughness of an orange due to poor roller or spray application.

OPAQUE COATING: A coating that hides the previous surface coating.

Painting tips & tricks of the day

Painting old moldings
Over the years and after many coats of paint, door frames, windows and wall molding joints are no longer well defined and easy to trim. Carefully trace over the joints with a plasterboard knife using a yardstick if necessary. The traced cut will act as a paint dam? as long as you don't use too much.

Paint without removing fixtures
To avoid having to remove fixtures before painting, particularly when the pieces are difficult to get off, nothing works like Vaseline petroleum jelly. Just spread it on the surfaces to be protected before starting to paint and when finished, clean the fixtures with a paper towel or a soft cloth.

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...

Painting Ideas For A Girl's Room

Green and pink are probably the two hottest paint colors for every girl’s room these days. These interior paint colors create a fresher look for your girl’s room...
 

Painting Ideas For Interior Walls

Many people want to make their home to look a little classier and more comfortable to live in. This is why many Americans today spend a lot of money on interior decorations and on comfortable chairs, such as recliners and extra soft mattresses...