Glossary of Terms

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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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Oil Paint

Paint that contains a drying oil as the sole film-forming ingredient. Linseed oil is most commonly used for this purpose. Aliphatic hydrocarbons are used in small amounts as the solvent.

Oil Varnish

A solution of oxidizing resin dissolved in hydrocarbon solvent.

Orange Peel

The slight “bumpy” appearance a sprayed surface has when the coating does not have enough flow.

Organic

The term that refers to any compound that contains carbon atoms.

Overspray

The atomized spray material which misses the desired substrate and lands on an undesirable area.

Oxygenated Solvent

General designation of those solvents which contain oxygen in addition to carbon and hydrogen.

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