| 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.
J
Jade. Faded green colour.
Jamb brush. Old name for a dusting brush.
Japanese. A style about simplicity and ritual. It uses
natural materials, such as wood, cane, bamboo and paper. The space is divided
with sliding screens and tatami mats are used for eating, sitting and sleeping.
Everything is low off the floor and the colour scheme is muted colours with
accents of red, black and gold. Its pared down look hugely influenced the
Western trend of minimalism.
Japans. This is a generic name given to a range of finishes prepared by adding various grades of bitumen to heat-treated oil, with the necessary driers, and, after cooling, volatile thinners.In the best quality Black Japan, a proportion of resin is included, to produce a harder, stronger, and more lustrous film.
Jasmine. A lemon yellow colour.
Jelly Size. A convenient form of glue size which melts easily and moxes easily with warm water.
Johnstone's. Paint subsidery of Kalon
Jojoba.Liquid wax from tree of same name.
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