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Epoxy Paint:
A coating material based on an apoxy resin
Epoxy Resin:
A resin produced from the reaction from film formers usually made from bisphenol and epichlorohydrin which contain the characteristics oxirane (epoxide) group or glycidal group. Epoxy resins are capable of curing through heat oxidization (epoxy ester) with polyamides, amines and isocyanates. Epoxies are generally clear, tough, adhesive, mechanically and heat stable, and abrasion and chemical resistant, but tend to discolor (yellowing) and chalk when exposed to UV light.
Estimate:
A general calculation used to size or coat a job.
Etch (ing):
To roughen a surface by the use of a chemical agent (often acid), prior to painting, to improve the adhesion of subsequently applied coating(s). This technique is most often used on metals and concrete. Etching is always followed by thorough water rinsing and drying.
Expansion Joint:
A seam in concrete, plaster, wallboard or stucco construction designed to control or relieve stress in that surface. Used to reduce the possibility of cracking. Also known as a control joint.
Exterior:
The outside surfaces of a structure.
Factory Finished:
Finished at the point of manufacture, requiring no additional work or finish by the Painting & Decorating Contractor.
Fallout:
A type of overspray. Often used in reference to the spray application of ceiling coatings.
Fan Pattern:
The geometry or the shape of a spray pattern. Generally round or flat.
Ferrous:
Compounds containing predominantly iron.
Ferrule:
The metal band that connects the stock and the handle of a paint brush.
Fiber Cement (Board / Siding):
A product made of a cement, sand, cellulose fiber, and select additives mixed with water and often formed into textured siding and smooth panels.
Fiberboard:
A composite wood product containing small wood and plant fibers that have been bonded together with an adhesive (commonly phenolic based) then compressed into boards or sheets
Film:
A general name given to a layer of paint, varnish or similar material. A recently applied film is called wet film as opposed to a dry film after the drying process is complete.
Film Thickness:
The thickness or depth of a coating film either in the wet state or dry state, usually measured or represented in mils (1/1000 inch) or microns.
Flammable:
A material that will burn readily or quickly. A liquid having a flash point below 100 degrees F (37.8 degrees C).
Flashing:
The non-uniform appearance of a coating applied to walls or other surfaces, where there are noticeable variations in the gloss or color. This can be caused by application to an inconsistently sealed surface, excessive film build where roller paths overlap, etc.
Flat:
Without luster or gloss. For ideal uniformity in a coating, the sheen (85 degree) would be close to, or the same as the 60 degree gloss.
Fluid Tip:
The orifice end of a spray gun, in which the needle is seated and through which the coating is distributed or atomized.
Fogging:
Misting. A finely atomized spray.
Full Coat:
Applied coating at the specified film thickness or spreading rate.
Full Gloss:
The film of a coating material that, when dry, has a smooth almost mirror-like gloss finish surface.
Fungicidal Paint:
A coating material that discourages the growth of surface molds on the dry film. This property is normally conferred by the use of special additives, although certain pigments may themselves contribute to the fungicidal property of the paint.
Gallon, U.S.:
A unit of volume measure used in the United States. It equals 231 cubic inches, 3.785 liters or .833 imperial gallons.
Glaze:
A term used to describe several types of finishing material. Topcoat(s) (from clear to translucent to opaque) applied over a painted surface to produce decorative, generally broken color effects. Used to subdue strongly colored base coats.
Gloss:
The luster or shininess of paints and coatings are generally classified as flat, semi-gloss, or gloss; the latter has the higher reflecting ability.
Graffiti:
The unwanted vandalism of a surface with paint, felt pen, crayon, etc.
Graffiti Resistant Coating:
A coating that is applied, from which graffiti can be removed by scrubbing and without damage to the surface. The product resists hydrocarbon solvents typically incorporated in paints, markers and other coatings, allowing removal by use of similar solvents or proprietary cleaners.
Grain:
The fibers of a wood surface forming a distinct direction. Or a small particle in paint caused by poor filtration, dispersion or flocculation of pigments or the polymer
Grain Raising:
Swelling and standing up of the wood grain caused by absorbed water and
Graphics:
Two or more colors decoratively applied to a surface in a clearly defined pattern.
Hairlines:
Narrow cracks in a substrate or coating film. Also known as hairline cracks.
Hiding Power:
The degree or ability of a paint to hide the previous surface color. Hiding power is given by the paint’s pigment.
High Efficiency Particulate Air Filters (HEPA):
Generally synthetic membranes with small pores that allow air to pass but stops airborne particles greater than 0.05 microns in diameter. Commonly used in clean rooms for semi-conductor manufacture.
High Gloss:
A dry coating film showing a gloss level greater than 80 units at 60 degrees.
High Solids:
A coating that has a greater solids level than a conventional version of that type of coating. True high solids coatings contain a level of 70% non-volatile (solids), but some types are impractical due to the viscosity of the binder.
High Volume Low Pressure (HVLP):
A type of paint spray equipment that uses low pot pressure (5-10 psi.) combines with a controlled, high volume stream of air (20 + cubic feet per minute) to atomize and project the coating onto a surface. Generally used in fine finishing or where high transfer efficiency and low overspray is required.
Holidays:
Voids, pinholes and missed areas in the dried paint film.
Hue:
The character of a chromatic color differentiating it from another color (such as red, green, blue) whether light or dark. The color whether tinted with white or shaded with clack is still the same hue.
HVLP:
See High Volume Low Pressure.
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