Glossary of Terms

Unsure about a technical term, looking for a solution for a common finishing problem or easy-to-follow instructions on techniques? Our troubleshooting guide is here for you!

Glossary of Terms

Unsure about a technical term, looking for a solution for a common finishing problem or easy-to-follow instructions on techniques? Our troubleshooting guide is here for you!
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House Paint

A coating designed for use on large exterior surfaces of a building. Generally of lower gloss than the coating used on trim areas. May be either water based or oil based.

Hue

The predominate wavelength reflected by a colored material which determines its position in the chromatic scale.

HVLP

A finishing spray method that uses a high volume of air at a low pressure to atomize paint into a pattern of low speed particles, thus producing better transfer efficiency than conventional air.

Hydrocarbons

Compounds composed exclusively of hydrogen and carbon.

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