Decorative Finishes

What is the reason for applying a coat of paint on dry filler prior to the decorative finish?

• To reduce absorption of finishing coats

• To save sanding down

• To prevent runs occurring

• To reduce preparation time

What is the best finish to use as a ground-coat for broken colour work?

• Alkyd gloss

• Vinyl silk

• Eggshell

• Vinyl Matt

What can be used to colour an acrylic glaze?

• Oil pigments

• Extenders

• Linseed oil

• Acrylic pigments

What is added to an acrylic scumble to extend its working time?

• Linseed oil

• Glycerine

• Terebine dryers

• White spirit

Why do you always mix more scumble than you need?

• To charge more for the job

• To use all the materials ordered

• To use the rest for the next job

• To make sure there is enough to complete the job

What type of masking tape reduces damage to the surface?

• Exterior tape

• Sellotape

• Duck tape

• Low tack

How do you avoid banding/tracking when rag rolling?

• Work in random directions over the area

• Work in horizontal lines

• Wear the correct PPE

• Work with acrylics only

What is the term used for the defect where paint gets under the edges of the stencil?

• Crazing

• Crawl

• Creep

• Crash

When painting narrow straight lines using a tapered bevelled edge which brush is NOT used?

• Round fitch

• Sable writer

• Lining fitch

• Sword liner

Ground coats being absorbed into the filler and the filler partially showing through can be referred to as?

• Ropiness

• Bittiness

• Crazing

• Sinking