WorksheetsWater-Based Paints Worksheet
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
What happens to any moisture that gets through water-based paint?
It is allowed to escape as water vapor.
It stays trapped forever.
It turns into ice.
It makes the paint fall off.
What does solvent-based paint do to protect surfaces?
It forms a waterproof layer
It makes surfaces soft
It changes the color of surfaces
It makes surfaces sticky
Why is it important for solvent-based paint to keep out moisture?
To prevent the formation of wet rot in timber surfaces
To make the paint dry faster
To make the paint smell nice
To make the surface shiny
What is one weakness of alkyd paints?
They dry too quickly
They tend to yellow with age
They are always blue
They never dry
What makes alkyd paints yellow faster?
Being in the sun
Being in the rain
Being in the absence of light
Being in the wind
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a component in acrylic paint?
Pigment
Plasticizers
Sand
Silicon oils
Why might someone add turpentine to oil paint?
To make it dry faster
To change its color
To change its viscosity
To make it smell nice
What does pigment do in alkyd paint?
Makes the paint dry faster
Provides color and hides the coated surface
Makes the paint sticky
Makes the paint smell good
How long can it take for oil-based paint to fully cure?
Seven to 30 days
One to two hours
One to two days
Five to ten minutes
What is needed to clean up oil-based paint?
Water
Soap
Turpentine or paint thinner
Vinegar
Why is alkyd paint more common?
It is more expensive
It is less expensive and tougher
It dries faster
It is colorful
For which part of the house is oil-based paint good?
Trim work
Ceilings
Floors
Windows
What does emulsion paint contain?
Tiny polymer particles with pigments
Only water
Only pigments
Only oil
What is the role of water in emulsion paint before it dries?
It suspends the particles
It makes the paint sticky
It changes the color
It makes the paint hard
What is the main solvent in emulsion paint?
Water
Oil
Vinegar
Alcohol
What do acrylic or epoxy polymers do in an emulsion?
They surround the pigments and help them bind to the wall.
They change the color of the emulsion.
They make the emulsion dry faster.
They make the emulsion smell nice.
What is the purpose of biocides in emulsions?
To stop algae and fungi from growing on walls
To make the emulsion colorful
To make the emulsion smell nice
To make the emulsion dry faster
What percentage of other additives are present in an emulsion?
5 percent
10 percent
20 percent
50 percent
What does "appliable" mean?
Easily brushed, rolled or sprayed
Hard to move
Very sticky
Cannot be painted
Which of the following is important for good painting practice?
Preparation
Brushing teeth
Wearing shoes
Eating lunch
