This post could prove to be very handy for you, because presented here are several jargons that professional painters in Sacramento often refer to which, sometimes, get their clients confused. You’d sometimes easily get lost in all those confusing jargons which, for some, sound a lot like the costume that their kid’s favorite Marvel superheroes don.
(I heard my painter say “Yellow latex” the other day, and I instantly thought about Wolverine on his yellow spandex.)
Below are some of the most commonly used terms in the world of professional home painting presented in no particular order.
Basic painting terms
Adhesion – Probably the most crucial attribute of the paint, adhesion refers to the ability of the paint to stick to the surface without cracking or flaking.
Peeling – Refers to the detachment of paint from the surface which usually results from loss of adhesion.
Washability – Refers to the ease of removing the dirt from the paint’s surface without harming the paint itself.
Spattering – It refers to paint particles that mist off the roller while applying the paint.
Leveling – A bit technical, this refers to the ability of the paint to form a smooth film without any traces of brush marks.
Paint Holidays – Refers to portions of surfaces that are uncoated. It’s actually a paint defect.
Flaking or scaling – Much like peeling, flaking or scaling refers to the peeling off of paint from the substrate which is caused by the loss of adhesion.
Cracking – This refers to the noticeable brakes or splits in the paint’s surface.
Color Retention – This refers to the ability of the paint to resist fading and maintain its original color for a long time.
Blistering – This is often caused by either heat or moisture, blistering is a hollow dome-shaped formation on paint surfaces.
Bleaching – This refers to the loss of the paint’s color mainly due to too much exposure to sunlight.
And now to make you comfortable the next time painters in Sacramento say “mildewcide”, here is a list of common terms referring to the paint and other chemicals used for house painting jobs.
Mildewcide – Refers to chemicals that powerfully prevent mildew from growing which is a cause for concern for humid areas.
Emulsion – The most popular choice for painting walls and ceilings owing to its property as being water-based, quick-drying and virtually odorless.
Gloss paint – It is an oil-based resin that is highly durable and washable. Gloss paint is perfect for surfaces that get lots of knocks.
Acrylic – A synthetic polymer. It is usually used to enable the coating of the paint to last longer and retain color better.
Acrylic Latex Paint – It is a water-thinned paint which uses acrylic resin to protect the coating from fading.
Latex Paint – It is a water-diluted paint produced with synthetic binders. It dries faster than oil-based paints and flows smoothly. Surfaces painted with latex also clean up easily using water.
Paint thinner – Used as the paint’s vehicle. It usually evaporates as the paint dries. Water is commonly used for latex paints, while turpentine or spirits are used for oil-based paints.
There you have it. Go over these terms a few more times and get familiar with them so that the next time painters in Sacramento communicate with you about stuff relating to painting, you can easily follow without having your thoughts swim through jargons and confusing terms.
But of course, you can always ask your friendly Sacramento painters to clarify things for you, and for a no-fuss, no-frills house painting job, call on Yancey, the most reliable home improvement company with the most friendly painters in Sacramento since 1939. Get in touch with Yancey today at (888) 447-6068.
