Life Style / Painting Glossary

Echoppe: A needle that has had its point bevelled to an oval facet that can be used in etching and engraving. It will make lines of varying thicknesses, and with engraving can be used to re-work and . . . View Full Definition

Efflorescence: A deposit of salts that remain on the surface of masonry, brick or plaster when water has evaporated.

Eggshell: An interior paint that has a silk-like appearance.

Eggshell Finish: The degree of gloss between a flat and gloss finish.

Elasticity: The ability of paint or sealant to expand and contract with the substrate without suffering damage or changes in its appearance.

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

Enamel: A colored varnish or high gloss paint that is dirt resistant. Often used in kitchens and bathrooms.

Encaustic: One of the oldest methods of painting, being practised from at least 3000 BC. Some of the finest existing examples are the mummy portraits from Fayum executed about the 3rd century AD. The c . . . View Full Definition

Epoxy: Clear finish having excellent adhesion qualities; extremely abrasion and chemical resistant. Epoxies are alcohol proof and very water-resistant.

Erosion: The wearing away of a paint film caused by exposure to the weather.

Etch: Surface preparation by chemical means to improve the adhesion of coating.

Extender: Inexpensive and inert pigment added to paint for bulk and to lower costs.

Exterior: The outside surfaces of a structure.

Fading: A lightening of paint or stain due to exposure to light, heat or weather.

Fashion Board: A heavy laminated card with a white quality paper face that may be finished rough, 'not' or hot pressed.

Fat: Rich in oil content.

Feather Sanding: Tapering the edge of dried paint film with sandpaper.

Feathering: Blending a small area into the surrounding paint or stain.

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