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Latex Paint: Water-based paint made with a latex binder.

Emulsion Paint: Paint in which particles are suspended in water or oil with the aid of an emulsifier as in latex paint.

Shake Painter: A rectangular-shaped flat pad with an attached handle that is used to paint shingles, shakes and other special surfaces and areas.

Painting With Light: Technique of lighting large, dark interior. The camera, mounted on a tripod, is given a long time exposure. The photographers moves continuously around the interior, giving flash or battery . . . View Full Definition

Semigloss Paint Or Enamel: A paint or enamel made so that its coating, when dry, has some luster but is not very glossy. Bathrooms and kitchens are normally painted semi-gloss

Sand-Painting: (also termed: sand mosaic, sand altar, earth picture, ground-painting) A rather odd method of pictorial expression first practised by the North American Indians, especially the Navaho. The p . . . View Full Definition

Rust Preventative Paint: The first coat of paint applied directly to iron or steel structures to slow down or prevent rust.

Sponge Painting (Sponging): An interior painting technique in which sponges are used to apply or partially remove a coat of paint.

Pigment In Paint: For details of lakes, glazes and other artist-colourants, see: Colour Pigments, History, Types.

Texture Paint: Paint that can be manipulated by brush, roller, trowel or other tool to produce various effects.