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WHAT SHEEN GOES ON WALLS? |
EGGSHELL |
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What is Pigment know to provide? |
Known as the “hide”. Pigments provide the colour and covering power. |
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Oil paint is also known as _______________ |
Alkyd |
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Latex paint is also know as ______________ |
Latex |
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Jammer: is used to prime which surfaces? |
Stains: crayon marks, markers, water stains, smoke stains |
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What are 2 advantages of using LATEX paint? |
- Low VOC - allows surface to breath - easily washable - quick to dry |
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How do you test if a paint is latex or oil? |
Sample Test - Beware in hot weather a thin oil chip may bend like a latex chip. Solvent Test - Goo-off, Acetone or nail polish remover. |
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When wiping paint with Acetone or nail polish remover to check if the paint is latex or oil, if the paint comes off the wall, the paint is _________. |
Latex |
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Semi-gloss is used on what on the interior and what on the exterior? |
Interior: baseboards, crown molding, doors, cupboards Exterior: trim, doors, windows |
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What are the two kinds of stain? |
semi-transparent and solid-hide stain |
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The process of filling holes inside a home is called ______________. |
Spackling |
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Yes or No: A customer wants you to paint a dark red wall with a grey colour, do you need to prime? |
No. It's the colour you are applying that determines if you need to prime or not. |
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The product called Accents is used for what? |
Painting bright colours like blues, yellow, deep reds, or greens. |
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What causes paint to peel? |
Seepage of moisture through uncaulked joints, worn caulk or cracks in the paint. |
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What is TSP used for and what does it stand for? |
- Cleans off mold - Tri-Sodium Phosphate |
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T/F: You can paint vinyl siding with any colour. |
False. Do not use dark colours, it will warp. |
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What is the biggest advantage of using Lifemaster (Dulux's interior paint)? |
Zero VOC's; we recommend it to pregnant women, families with small children, or when there are small animals (birds, lizards, hamsters etc) living in the painted rooms. |
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Which primer do you use when converting from oil to latex? |
Gripper / Jammer |
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Which Dulux product would you use on stucco? |
Dulux Diamond |
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T/F: When painting a room, you always paint the ceiling first, then the doors/trim then the walls. |
True. |
