Level 2 Technical Certificate in Painting and Decorating part1

Which timber sheet material may be affected by delamination?

• MDF.

• OSB.

• Plywood.

• Hardboard.

Mordant solution is used to prepare which bare surface?

• Softwood.

• Brickwork.

• Plasterboard.

• Non-ferrous metal.

Which finish has the most pigment content?

• Gloss.

• Primer.

• Eggshell.

• Undercoat.

What is the most likely effect weather conditions can have on a painted surface as it is drying?

• If left to dry in direct sunlight it could cause blooming.

• If left to dry in direct sunlight it could cause bleeding.

• If left to dry in damp weather conditions it could cause blooming.

• If left to dry in damp weather conditions it could cause bleeding.

Why would damage to a previously painted surface be filled proud of the surface?

• This method of filling requires less rubbing down.

• This would prevent the filler falling out.

• It will allow for shrinkage on drying.

• It seals in loose and flaking dust.

What does the symbol in Figure 1 represent?

• Ready pasted.

• Paste the wall.

• Paste the paper.

• Wet removal required.

What type of adhesive has a low solid - high water content?

• PVA.

• Starch.

• Cellulose.

• Starch ether.

What name is given to a colour scheme made up of shades and tints of black and white?

• Analogous

• Achromatic

• Monochromatic

• Complementary

What brush should be used to remove brush marks from a wet ground colour?

• Stencil.

• Stipple.

• Dragging.

• Softening.

What would be the most likely cause of banding when rag rolling?

• Improper technique

• Wrong type of paint

• Using a dry rag

• Uneven pressure