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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.

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Sable. Very high quality brush. Often used in signwriting and fine detailed work. Heraldic term for black.
Sadolin. Akzo Nobel stain and varnish brand.
Sander. A tool or machine used for smoothing surfaces.
Sandpaper. An abrasive paper used for smoothing surfaces.
Santex. Exterior wallcovering paint.A product of Akzo-Nobel.
Schonox. Akzo Nobel paint brand.
Scraper. A stiff bladed knife, usually between 1 to 4 inches wide, used for general preparation work and paint stripping.
Scratch. Slang term for any type of abrasive paper.
Seam roller. A small wooden or plastic(top quality: stainless steel) roller for use on wallpaper edges.
Selvedge. The protective edging on untrimmed wallpaper.
Semi-gloss. Less than a full gloss; eggshell type finish.
Semi-trimmed. Untrimmed wallpaper which can be trimmed by knocking the edge firmly and sharply.
Shabby Chic A decorating style originating in the USA.
Shave Hook or Shaving Hook. A trianguler scraper used in paint stripping. There are variations on the plain triange shape of the blade, some being curved edged to assist in stripping mouldings. The blade is set at right angles to the handle.
Sikkens. Akzo Nobel speciality paint brand.
Silicate: Any one of a large family of substances chiefly used with titanium dioxide, the primary pigment, as an extender pigment. When used in moderation, these silicates (magnesium silicate, aluminum silicate, etc.) are valuable in helping control gloss, aid brushability, and increase hold-out properties and overall exterior durability.
Silvering. Applying silver-leaf to the prepared surface.
Soffit. The underhang between exterior wall and fascia board. Eaves.
Softwood. Timber cut from pine trees.
Spattering: Droplets of paint that spin or mist off the roller as paint is being applied. The application of droplets of paint to obtain a Spatter finish.
Spindle. The narrow posts supporting the handrail on a staircase.
Steel toe-caps. Safety footwear now mandatory on all building sites in the UK.
Steel wool. Wire wool abrasive.
Stencil. To produce a pattern or design thru a paper cut-out.
Stile. The vertical beam on a window or panel-door.
Stopper. Wood filler to match colour of the timber.
String. The boards running up both sides of the steps on a staircase.
Stripper. A chemical compound, in jelly or liquid form used to remove old or damaged paint.
Stucco. A coarse finishing material for walls and wood, often to hide imperfections.
Sub Turps. Turpentine substitute or White Spirit.
Sugar Soap. A caustic soap used to remove grease and dirt from paintwork.

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