BT1 - Tiles, Paints & Coatings

A tile which has undergone a process that gives it extremely low porosity and water absorption

Vitrified Tiles

A type of ceramic tile made with finer clay particles fired at higher temperatures to achieve a tougher more durable and more water-resistant than an ordinary ceramic

Porcelain Tiles

Made of synthetic materials, More water and stain-resistant, versatile and durable compared to linoleum

Vinyl Tiles

A man-made composite material used for floor and wall treatments. Consists of a combination of sprinkled, stone chips like marble, quartz, granite, glass and a cementitious binder such as portland cement, polyacrylic modified portland cement or epoxy resin that is poured into place.

Terrazo Tiles

Gives the paint a color, but also plays a role in the consistency, ease of application, drying ability, durability and hardness

Pigment

A liquid in which pigment is dispersed before being applied to a surface to control consistency, adhesion, gloss and durability

Vehicle

Makes the coat of paint retain its structure and bonds it to the surface to which it is applied

Binder

Dissolves the paint to make it usable and workable at normal room temperatures

Solvent

What type of paint is best suited for exterior concrete walls

Latex Paint

What type of paint is best suited for wood trim and paneling project?

Oil Paint

Swells to form a thick insulating layer of inert foam when exposed to heat or fire that retards flame spread and combustion

Intumescent Coating

Bubbles resulting from localized loss of adhesion and lifting of paint film from the underlying surface

Blistering

Undesirable sticking together of two painted surfaces when pressed together

Blocking

Increase in gloss or sheen of paint film when subjected to rubbing, scrubbing or having an object brush against it

Burnishing

Caused by failure to maintain a “wet edge” when painting

Lapping

Caused by inadequate surface preparation or applying the paint without primer, overthinning or overspreading the paint

Cracking/Flaking

Caused by application of heavy coat of paint, and application in excessively humid and cool conditions

Sagging

Concentration of water-soluble ingredients on the surface of a latex paint, typically on a ceiling surface in rooms that have high humidity

Surfactant Leaching

A rough, crinkled paint surface which occurs when uncured paint forms a “skin” ; Occurs when paint is applied too thickly

Wrinkling

Crusty, white salt deposit, leached from mortar or masonry as water passes through it

Efflorescence/Mottling

A white, salt-like substance on the paint surface, can occur on any paint color, but it is less noticeable on white paint or light tints.

Frosting

Is a liquid preparation of a resin dissolved in oil or in alcohol that when spread and allowed to dry forms a hard, lustrous and transparent coating

Varnish

Is a solution of dye or suspension of pigment in a vehicle, applied to penetrate and color a wood surface without obscuring the grain

Stains

Varnish of exceptionally hard, abrasion and chemical-resistant varnish made from plastic resin

Polyurethane Resin

Standard of all-purpose interior variety of varnish with decent protective qualities

Alkyd Varnish

A penetrating stain made by dissolving dye in an alcohol or spirit vehicle

Spirit Stain

Formation of fine powder on the surface of the paint film ; caused by using interior paint for an outdoor application

Chalking