Category: 5. Painting

Typically, new woodwork requires four coats of paint. The painting process is as follows: The woodwork surface is prepared to get the paint to work satisfactorily. It is important that the woodwork is sufficiently seasoned and has no more than 15% moisture content at the time of painting. The surface of the woodwork is thoroughly…

A good paint should have high spreading power and be durable, hard and wear resistant when dry. It should work smoothly and freely and should not crack, fade or change color. The surface should dry in 9 hours and harden enough to take another coat in 24 hours. We should be able to spread it…

It protects the surface from atmospheric weathering and the action of other liquids, fumes and gases.It prevents decay and corrosion in metal.It is used to give a good shape to the surface.It provides a smooth surface.

Enamel Paints: These paints are available in several shades. They consist mainly of white lead or zinc white, resinous matter and petroleum spirit. Their formation into a hard, permanent, decay-resistant enamel-like surface immediately after use protects it from being affected by acids, alkalis, fumes and gases, hot and cold water, etc. They can be used…

Paints are coatings of fluid materials which are applied as a final finish to surfaces like walls, ceiling, wood and metal works. Painting is done to protect the surface from the effects of weathering, to prevent wood from decay and metal from corrosion, to provide a decorative finish and to obtain a clean, hygienic and…