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A, B

Ability of a surface to absorb a given product.

Last coat of paint or varnish applied to a surface.

Finish between semi-gloss and matte.

Smooth finish with the final velvet look and half gloss.

Glossless finish.

The condition of an ink or putty to remain fixed on the surface after it has dried.

It comprises a set of auxiliary substances, intended to facilitate the production of paint, improving its general properties.

Construction made with cement, mortar, stones, bricks and stucco.

Regarding the water-based paint.

Relating to a paint with sand.

A set of fungi that develop mainly in hot, humid, poorly ventilated or poorly lit climates.

Degree of reflection of an ink.

C

Deterioration of the surface of a paint outdoors by the action of weather, resulting in a faded surface covered with a whitish powder. Calcination occurs when the binder is degraded by harsh environmental conditions. It must be removed before repainting.

It is said of the ability of the paint to cover the background color when applied over it. It refers not only to the opacity of the film, but also to its thickness and flatness.

Originating from the English Volatil Organic Component, it refers to any carbon compound that evaporates under standard test conditions. Most paint solvents are classified as VOCs.

The apparent viscosity of an ink when subjected to external mechanical stresses.

Tone in which the surfaces can be painted/colored.

Concentrate, in liquid or powder form, added to the paint to obtain a certain color.

The reaction between oxygen in the air, humidity and metal. When this reaction occurs in the iron, rust appears.

D

A layer of paint that is applied to a surface.

Mass per unit volume.

Liquid added to a paint to reduce its viscosity. A diluent is not necessarily a solvent for the binder.

The act or effect of diluting the paint, making it more liquid, through the use of the respective thinner.

E

Migration of salts from the inside of a substrate to the surface.

Ability of the ink to expand and contract with the substrate, without suffering damage or changes in its appearance. Expansion and contraction are usually caused by variations in temperature and humidity.

Bubbles form on the paint film.

A mixture (usually milky) in which one liquid is dispersed (but not dissolved) in another. The binder in a paint is called an emulsion.

Varnish colored by metal oxides, usually used on wood and metals. It has a smooth finish, with a normally shiny appearance.

It is a device that reads and decodes the color of a sample.

Additive used to give the paint the appropriate viscosity.

The product’s ability to remain uniform in its appearance and performance.

Mortar made with plaster.

F

It is said to be the metal that contains iron and is subject to corrosion.

Iron oxide, which appears in ferrous substrates and destroys them.

Film formed after the paint has dried.

Chemical added to paints and sealants, which prevents the growth of fungi on the painted surface.

A black or grayish organic formation that can appear on the surface of a paint or sealant, especially in damp areas.

G,H,I

A metal part that has received a layer of zinc or other metal, which has made it more resistant to corrosion.

Product that repels water and does not let it enter the substrate.

Impregnation of water or aqueous vapours.

Product that does not allow itself to be crossed by fluids, especially water. Mainly applied on terraces or facades when insulation against water penetration is desired.

Filling effect, soak.

It is said of the substance that it is not easily modified by chemical action.

J, L, M

Gap or gap between two building materials that meet (e.g., two tiles).

The ability of a paint to resist cleaning with household chemicals.

In paints and sealants, it is the component that binds the pigment particles, forming a uniform, continuous film and favoring their adhesion to the substrate. The nature and quantity of the binder determine most of the performance properties of paints (strength, adhesion, color retention, and durability) and sealants (durability, adhesion, and flexibility at low temperatures).

They are mainly used on wood to remove imperfections, making it smoother. There are different categories in terms of use: sandpaper for wood, sandpaper for iron and sandpaper (used with water and other liquid solvents, which wash the impurities removed by the sandpaper).

Paintwork look without shine.

Paint appearance between glossy and matte.

Paint with the characteristic of being elastic (flexible) and waterproofing, usually applied to exterior substrates and repaintings.

N, O, P

It describes the degree to which a particular material has to cover a background. An ink with high opacity completely covers the substrate.

Chemical reaction to oxygen. For example, the rusting of iron or steel.

Which allows water vapor to pass through without damage.

Solid particles, used to provide color, coverage, resistance to corrosion and filling power in the formulation of paints and complements.

An object consisting of a set of hairs or fibers, fixed to the end of a cable and used to apply paints, varnish, glue, etc.

Substrate that has pores.

Denomination used to define the product applied before the finishing paint, which aims to standardize absorption and provide protection against various types of agents.

Applying a thin layer of product with the aid of press-on equipment (e.g. spray gun).

Q, R, S

Lime or cement and sand mortar, which is applied to walls, in order to prepare it for coating.

Prepared, usually liquid, to remove stains from the floor, clothes, etc., or to remove varnish, enamel, paint from a surface.

Measure that expresses the amount of paint used in a given area, usually expressed in m²/liter. The actual yield varies with the application method, substrate porosity, etc., and the nature of the paint.

Colorless finishes for exteriors specially formulated to cause water to form droplets on the surface, reducing its penetration into the substrate.

The time interval between the application of a paint, varnish or similar product and the time when it is already in a position to receive a new film satisfactorily.

Natural or synthetic material used as a binder in a paint or sealant.

Application of a small layer of paint with the intention of mending a defect.

The appearance of saltpeter efflorescence on the walls is caused by the crystallization on the surface of soluble salts that are transported by rising moisture or building moisture when it moves outside the walls. This problem often causes complete degradation of the media.

It is used in paints to reduce viscosity or consistency in order to obtain greater ease of application. Among the most common solvents are water, turpentine, alcohol, acetone, thinner, and others. It is a liquid, usually volatile, in which ink particles are dissolved or dispersed.

Decorative painting technique based on the repetition of patterns made in hollow molds.

Product normally applied on woods, between the primer and the finishing paint.

Support or surface where the paints are applied.

T, U, V

Surface with small reliefs.

Usually opaque coating composed of binder, liquids, additives and pigments. Applied in liquid form, it dries to form a continuous film that protects and beautifies the substrate. After its application, it becomes a decorative and protective coating, giving the surfaces where it is applied a finish, resistance, protection and durability.

Kind of wide brush.

It consists of different types of resins (natural, synthetic, emulsions, etc.) that produce paints with different physical and chemical properties. It forms the protective film into which the paint is converted after it dries, being responsible for drying time, adhesion, color and gloss retention, weather resistance, etc.

Finishing product normally applied as decoration and protection on wooden supports (doors, windows, furniture, floor, etc.), transparent and with or without color. It can be glossy, semi-gloss or matte.

Degree of fluidity of an ink.

Which undergoes evaporation.