A fast-drying clear pigmented coating that dries by solvent evaporation.

To lay or place one coat so its edge extends over and covers the edge of a previous coat, causing an increased film thickness.

A water-thinned paint, such as a polyvinyl acetate, styrene butadiene or acrylic.

General term used for water-based emulsion paints made with synthetic binders such as 100% acrylic, vinyl acrylic, terpolymer or styrene acrylic. A stable emulsion of polymers and pigment in water.

Ability of a film to flow out free from ripples, pockmarks and brush marks after application.

The softening and penetration of a previous film by solvents in the paint being applied over it, resulting in raising and wrinkling.

No loss of color due to exposure to light, heat or weathering.