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Glossary of Painting Terms

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The  glossary of paint terms provides a quick reference to terms commonly used in painting applications.

RE-COAT TIME

Interval required between the application of successive coats of paint. This time period is usually listed on the label.

REDUCER

Material that lowers a paint’s viscosity but is not necessarily a solvent. (See Diluent.)

REFLECTANCE

The ratio of the light that radiates onto a surface to the amount that is reflected back.

RELATED COLORS

Two colors that are next to each other on the color wheel.

RESIN

A natural or synthetic material utilized as the binder for a paint or caulk. Term used generally for oil-based or latex binders, as “alkyd resin” or “acrylic resin.”

RUST

The reddish, brittle oxide formed on iron or its alloys. It is a result of exposure to air and humidity or chemicals.