| 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.
Period styles and decorating Styles are shown in blue.
N
Neoclassicism.
Neoclassicism is the name given to quite distinct movements in the decorative and visual arts, literature, theatre, music, and architecture that draw upon Western classical art and culture (usually that of Ancient Greece or Ancient Rome). These movements were dominant during the mid 18th to the end of the 19th century.
Newel post. Vertical posts supporting the handrail on
stairs.
NHBC National House Building Council.UK.
Nitromors.Chemical paint stripper. Two types; one for
oil-based paints and one for water-based paints.
Non-slip paint A paint for floors. Floor paint can be
applied with a large roller.
Numidian Marble.
A yellow marble from Tunisia
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