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+ Abrasion Resistance
Resistance to being worn away by rubbing or friction; related more to toughness than to hardness. A necessary quality for floor finishes, enamels and varnishes.
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+ Abrasive
Used for wearing away a surface by rubbing. Examples are powdered pumice, rottenstone, sandpaper, sandpaper, steel wool.
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+ Acrylic
A synthetic resin used in high-performance water-based coatings. A coating in which the binder contains acrylic resins.
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+ Adhesion
The ability of dry paint to attach to and remain fixed on the surface without blistering,flaking,cracking or being removed by tape.
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+ Aerosol
A product feature that uses compressed gas to spray the product from its container.
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+ Air Cure
One method by which liquid coatings cure to a dry film. Oxygen from the air enters the film and cross-links the resin molecules. Also called “air dry” and “oxidizing”
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+ Airless Spray
A spray that increases the fluid pressure of paint by means of a pump that causes atomization with air, resulting in higher film build and little or no over-spray.
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+ Alkali
A substance such as lye, soda or lime that can be highly destructive to paint films.
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+ Alkyd
Synthetic resin modified with oil for good adhesion to a clean surface and good gloss, color retention and flexibility. Slow drying.