Ch.11: paints and coatings

Paint is a mixture of a _____________________ suspended in a _______________________.

solid pigment; liquid vehicle

The most common application is a three-coat system consisting of a ______________________, ____________________and ______________________.

primer, undercoat, and topcoat

A _____________ provides a good base for the undercoat by adhering well and protecting the substrate.

primer

_______________ limit the absorbency of the substrate or keep imperfections, such as knots in wood, from showing

sealers

An __________________ provides the base for the finish coat.

undercoat

The _________________ (topcoat) gives the wall a durable and decorative surface.

finish coat

The light reflectance of paint contributes to effective ___________________ and artificial lighting of interior spaces.

daylighting

The ____________________________________________ is a numerical rating that indicates how much light & heat a color willreflect.

light reflectance value (LRV)

The resin and the pigment in paint are referred to as the _______________________.

paint solids

What is the most commonly used paint type for interior work that is also water-based?

latex paint

What paint is made from oil-modified polyesters and are solvent thinned?

alkyd paint

What kind of paint is used primarily as a wash, stain, or opaque paint on unfinished wood?

milk paint

How long can milk paint last before it sours?

1 day

What kind of paint is made from natural white clay blended with naturally occurring mineral oxides?

clay paint

What kind of paint is typically a two-pack system that is used for high-abrasion, chemical-resistant finishes for concrete,stone, metal or wood in high-traffic areas?

epoxy paints

Which kind of finishes tend to have lower VOC levels, but are less solvent and heat-resistant?

water-based finish

What is a general term for a clear or colored wood finish that produces a hard, durable finish?

lacquer

What is a resin secreted by lac insect that makes a tough, colored, high-gloss finish for wood?

shellac

What are three basic finish types for metals?

mechanical, chemical, coatings