Painting Study Guide (copy)

Airless Paint Sprayer

High-pressure paint system with hose, gun, and positive displacement pump that forces coating through a tip without air atomization, requiring no thinning and producing minimal overspray.

High Volume Low Pressure Sprayer

Spray gun system with cup and air cap that atomizes
paint, giving finer control and less overspray than airless sprayers.

Spray Gun

Handheld compressed-air coating tool with trigger, fluid
cup or hose feed, and nozzle that atomizes paint into a fine mist for smooth, even application.

Drop Cloth

Protective covering made of disposable paper or plastic or reusable canvas or cotton, used to shield surfaces from paint, dust, and debris.

Paint Filter

Mesh or paper device used to remove debris and
contaminants from paint before spraying, ensuring
smooth application and preventing clogging in spray
equipment.

Masking Tape

Light adhesive strip used to temporarily cover paper,
glass, walls, and metal during painting, easily removable without leaving residue after use.

Mixing Paddle

Drill-mounted mixing attachment with spiral or paddle-shaped blades used to blend paint and other liquids evenly when spun by an electric drill.

Paint Brush

Handheld painting tool with natural or synthetic bristles used to apply paint; natural bristles for oil-based paints, synthetic for water-based, available in 1–6 inch widths.

Paint Roller and Tray

Paint application system consisting of a cylindrical
applicator and reservoir, used to evenly apply coating to large surfaces, with specialty versions available for corners and trim.

Paint Scraper

Hand tool with a rigid metal blade used to remove paint, putty, or debris from surfaces by scraping.

Caulking Gun

Hand-operated dispensing tool used to apply sealants or adhesives from 1–2 lb cartridges, commonly used for caulking joints, sealing gaps, and finishing construction work.

Glass Cutter

Hand tool with hardened wheel used to score glass, allowing it to break cleanly along the scored line when pressure or tapping is applied.

Glazier Points

Small triangular zinc-coated metal fasteners driven into a window sash to secure glass panes in place, typically spaced about 6 inches apart.

Putty Knife

Hand tool with a flexible or rigid blade, typically 1–12 inches wide, used to apply putty or spackle, seal windows, and scrape surfaces during finishing work.

Dust Mask

Disposable respiratory face covering used to filter
airborne particles, designed for single use to help protect the lungs during work.

Respirator

Protective breathing device with replaceable filters that removes dust, fumes, and vapors from inhaled air, providing superior respiratory protection compared to disposable dust masks.

Emery Cloth

Flexible abrasive material coated with emery grit, used
for polishing and smoothing metal surfaces in fine to
coarse grades for finishing applications.

Non-woven Abrasive Pads

Plastic fiber cleaning and finishing pad used for
scuffing and preparing metal surfaces, non-rusting, washable, and commonly known as Scotch-Brite
material.

Sandpaper

Abrasive material available in grits ranging from very fine to very coarse, used to smooth, shape, or finish wood, metal, and other surfaces by hand or machine.

Steel Wool

Abrasive cleaning material made of fine steel fibers, sold in pads or rolls and graded from 4/0 (finest) to 4 (coarsest), used for cleaning, smoothing, and finishing surfaces.