Trade Terms - Questions With Detailed Solutions
Acrylic Correct Answer - A synthetic polymer used in water-
based paints. Acrylic resins act as a binder.
Acrylic Latex Paint Correct Answer - Water-soluble paint that
contains only acrylic resin binder.
Alligatoring Correct Answer - Paint failure condition where the
paint pulls apart in a crazed line pattern that resembles alligator
skin. Caused by paint applied too thickly; paint that dried too
quickly; or a second coat painted over a first coat that was not dry.
Alkyds Correct Answer - A resin used as a binder in oil-based
paints.
Base coat Correct Answer - In decorative painting this is the
solid color of gloss or semigloss paint that shows underneath the
glaze coat pattern.
binder Correct Answer - the binder joins the pigment particles
into a uniform film and binds the paint to the surface. The binder
also determines the paint washability and color retention. Look for
acrylic polymers in high-performance latex paints.
Blistering Correct Answer - Paint problem characterized by
paint coming of the surface in bubbles. Caused by paint applied over
wet, oily, or dirty surface. also occurs when water vapor escapes
from the house interior.
Caulk Correct Answer - A soft compound for sealing joints and
cracks against leaks of water and air. It may be silicone or a latex
synthetic compound.
, Chalking Correct Answer - Paint failure marked by a layer of
fine dust on the surface of the paint. Occurs with time as weather
conditions break down the paint film.
Chemical Stripper Correct Answer - A paint removing agent.
Usually applied with a brush, but may be embedded in a plastic-
covered poultice that is laid on a surface then pulled off.
Combing Correct Answer - A decorative painting technique
where the painter drags a comb of varying teeth width across a
glazed surface.
Compressed air sprayer Correct Answer - An electric sprayer
that emits a fine mist of paint by forcing air through a paint
reservoir.
Decorative painting Correct Answer - paint process in which a
semitransparent glaze color is manipulated to create a pattern that
highlights a solid base color underneath
Dragging Correct Answer - Creating a lined pattern in a glaze
coat by pulling a brush with long bristles in overlapping vertical
rows.
Drywall Correct Answer - Also known as wallboard gypsum
board and plasterboard a paper covered sandwich of gypsum
plaster used for wall and ceiling construction
Enamel Correct Answer - A feature of paint that allows it to
form a smooth surface.
Epoxy Correct Answer - A two-part compound used to fill
holes in damaged wood. Once dry epoxy patches are very strong and
can be sanded primed and painted.
Acrylic Correct Answer - A synthetic polymer used in water-
based paints. Acrylic resins act as a binder.
Acrylic Latex Paint Correct Answer - Water-soluble paint that
contains only acrylic resin binder.
Alligatoring Correct Answer - Paint failure condition where the
paint pulls apart in a crazed line pattern that resembles alligator
skin. Caused by paint applied too thickly; paint that dried too
quickly; or a second coat painted over a first coat that was not dry.
Alkyds Correct Answer - A resin used as a binder in oil-based
paints.
Base coat Correct Answer - In decorative painting this is the
solid color of gloss or semigloss paint that shows underneath the
glaze coat pattern.
binder Correct Answer - the binder joins the pigment particles
into a uniform film and binds the paint to the surface. The binder
also determines the paint washability and color retention. Look for
acrylic polymers in high-performance latex paints.
Blistering Correct Answer - Paint problem characterized by
paint coming of the surface in bubbles. Caused by paint applied over
wet, oily, or dirty surface. also occurs when water vapor escapes
from the house interior.
Caulk Correct Answer - A soft compound for sealing joints and
cracks against leaks of water and air. It may be silicone or a latex
synthetic compound.
, Chalking Correct Answer - Paint failure marked by a layer of
fine dust on the surface of the paint. Occurs with time as weather
conditions break down the paint film.
Chemical Stripper Correct Answer - A paint removing agent.
Usually applied with a brush, but may be embedded in a plastic-
covered poultice that is laid on a surface then pulled off.
Combing Correct Answer - A decorative painting technique
where the painter drags a comb of varying teeth width across a
glazed surface.
Compressed air sprayer Correct Answer - An electric sprayer
that emits a fine mist of paint by forcing air through a paint
reservoir.
Decorative painting Correct Answer - paint process in which a
semitransparent glaze color is manipulated to create a pattern that
highlights a solid base color underneath
Dragging Correct Answer - Creating a lined pattern in a glaze
coat by pulling a brush with long bristles in overlapping vertical
rows.
Drywall Correct Answer - Also known as wallboard gypsum
board and plasterboard a paper covered sandwich of gypsum
plaster used for wall and ceiling construction
Enamel Correct Answer - A feature of paint that allows it to
form a smooth surface.
Epoxy Correct Answer - A two-part compound used to fill
holes in damaged wood. Once dry epoxy patches are very strong and
can be sanded primed and painted.
