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Page ALTON HILLS Saturday June 1990 Understanding paint requires knowledge and being familiar with terminology When it comes to understanding exterior paint and its properties are you a novice or a pro Do you know the difference between caulking and chalking How about an acrylic and an If all this confusing terminology makes you search for a primer on primers take heart Heres a short quiz designed by The Rohm and Haas Quality Institute that will help you brush up on your paint expertise 1 Which climatic conditions are ideal for exterior painting a Temperature above 90 degrees so the paint does quickly Temperature around degrees F so the paint will harden faster Temperature of degrees with moderate humidity 2 A pigment is a A special type of varnish An additive used only high gloss paints A powder like substance that gives the paint its color and hiding power Acrylic is a A synthetic resin modified oil b A synthetic resin used in latex paints c A glazing compound similar to putty W hat is mildewcide a A chemical agent that helps pre vent mildew growth on paint A mineral spirit that en courages mold formation A rare fungus that sometimes forms in polyurethane coatings What is latex a A shellac used as a sealer for floors A water thinned paint made with synthetic resins such as acrylic or polyvinyl acetate A penetrating oil stain con taming a large amount of pigment Cracks in a painted surface are most often caused by a An excessive degree of sheen a dried paint film A sloppy uneven application of the paint Excessive moisture and temperature fluctuations A resin is a A natural or svnthetic material that forms the paint film The tough that forms on paints if the container lid is not tightly closed A compound that softens old paint or varnish A paint hiding power is pro- a The pigment in the paint b The amount of thinner in the pamt The level of extenders for mulated into the pamt KEY Give yourself three points for each correct answer should be ap plied at 70 degrees although temperatures between and degrees F are within the acceptable range should be below 85 per cent Pigment is one of the basic components of paint Titanium diox is the most frequently used paint pigment and gives paints its whiteness b Serving as the paint s binder the acrylic resins enable the coating to last longer and retain its color a Mildewcide agents are com monly found in top quality acrylic latex exterior paints In contrast to oil based paints latex paint dries faster and cleans up easily with water Excessive moisture and temperature fluctuations can cause cracking and other paint failures when you use ordinary Itax paint on exterior surfaces Applying top quality acrylic latex paint will help protect against these troublesome problems a Resins provide most characteristics in a paint One hundred percent acrylic resins pro vide outstanding adhesion to a varie ty of surfaces a Pigment gives pamt its color and hiding power Titanium dioxide the most common pigment is one of 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