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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.
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