| Cautionary Notice!
Paint used on woodwork up until the 1960's and until later on
metalwork(red lead or red oxide) often contained lead which is now considered
harmful. Appropiate care must be taken when sanding and stripping off old
paint which may potentially contain lead compounds. |
Glossary of Decorating
terms and Painters jargon.
Registered and Trade Mark names are shown in
green.
F
Fading: Lightening of the paint's color, usually caused
by exposure to light or heat.
FADS. Nationwide (UK) paint and wallpaper supplier.
Fascia.
Externally, the board on the ends of rafters usually carrying the guttering
(rain trough).
Faux. Faux(meaning false) are the techniques used to
change surfaces into appearing to be of a different material.
Feng Shui. Ancient Chinese practice about the placing and arrangement of objects to create harmony, success and happiness.
Filler. Comes as a ready-mixed paste or in powder form
and is used for repairing small holes and cracks in the surface to be decorated.
Filling knife. A flexible bladed
knife, 1 to 6 inches wide, used to apply fillers.
Film Formation: The paint's ability to form a continuous dry
film. This process is the result of the water or solvents evaporating and
the coming together of the binder particles. A continuous dry film repels
water.
Fitch. A small long handled brush used for intricate
work.
Flat. A large brush used for ceilings
or walls. Also called a distemper brush.
Floetrol. A latex/emulsion additive to increase open
time and help smooth out brush lines.
Floor Paint. A specialized finish which can be matt,
gloss, non-slip, rubberised, cement-based etc.
Foreigner. A small job often carried out in the evenings
or week-ends away from ones regular work. These jobs are usually done for
cash in the hand or reciprocal advantage.
French Polish. Shellac dissolved in
industrial alcohol for use on furniture and high-quality wood finishes.
Produces a high quality finish but is easily marked heat, water, solvents
or even using a coarse dusting cloth.
Fresco. Applying thin water paint to
still wet plaster.
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