Painting and Decorating Basics Quiz

What are items like handles, hinges, and letter boxes on a door called?

• Door furniture

• Window furniture

• Wall fixtures

• Ceiling fixtures

What should you do with light shades after removing them?

• Throw them away

• Leave them on the floor

• Wrap them and store them in a box or crate

• Paint them

What is the best way to protect furniture and machinery during painting?

• Cover them with polythene or dust sheets and secure with masking tape.

• Leave them uncovered.

• Use only a small cloth.

• Paint over them.

Which type of dust sheet is best for presenting a professional image when clean?

• Cotton twill dust sheets

• Polythene dust sheets

• Paper dust sheets

• Plastic dust sheets

Which type of dust sheet is waterproof and can be thrown away after use?

• Polythene dust sheets

• Cotton twill dust sheets

• Wool dust sheets

• Paper dust sheets

Which type of dust sheet does NOT remain in place well and is easily disturbed?

• Polythene dust sheets

• Cotton twill dust sheets

• Wool dust sheets

• Plastic dust sheets

Why is tarpaulin used when washing down surfaces or steam-stripping wallpaper?

• It is colorful

• It is protective against moisture

• It is heavy

• It is expensive

What is the ferrule of a paintbrush usually made from?

• Copper or nickel-plated polished steel

• Plastic

• Wood

• Rubber

Which type of brush is mainly used for painting walls and ceilings?

• Flat brush

• Radiator brush

• Crevice brush

• Round brush

What does the word "durable" mean?

• Long-lasting

• Very soft

• Easy to break

• Colorful