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2. Primer (paint) - Wikipedia

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   Primers can also be used on dirty surfaces which cannot be cleaned or before painting light colors over a dark finish. Some primers can be tinted to match more closely with the color of the finishing paint. If the finishing paint is a deep color, tinting the primer can reduce the number of layers of finishing paint that are necessary for good ...

3. Stain-blocking primer - Wikipedia

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   A good primer has to be compatible with a wide variety of substrates that may be encountered in an interior situation such as: drywall, cement, concrete, plaster and spackling, wood, paneling, old paint, metals, fiberboard, etc. Very frequently, particularly in renovation work, the surfaces encountered will be covered with a variety of stains ...

4. Gesso - Wikipedia

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   A restored gesso panel representing St. Martin of Tours, from St. Michael and All Angels Church, Lyndhurst, Hampshire. Gesso (Italian pronunciation:; 'chalk', from the Latin: gypsum, from Greek: γύψος), also known as "glue gesso" or "Italian gesso", [1] is a white paint mixture used to coat rigid surfaces such as wooden painting panels or masonite as a permanent absorbent primer substrate ...

5. Grout - Wikipedia

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   Grout sealer is a water-based or solvent-based sealant applied over dried grout that resists water, oil, and acid-based contaminants. Grout cleaner is a basic cleaning solution that is applied on grout lines and removes the dirt and dust. [9] A die grinder is used for faster removal of old grout compared to a standard grout saw.

6. Ground (art) - Wikipedia

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   A detail of a self-portrait by Rembrandt.Three scratches in the center reveal the reddish ground. In visual arts, the ground (sometimes called a primer) is a prepared surface that covers the support of the picture (e.g., a canvas or a panel) and underlies the actual painting (the colors are overlaid onto the ground).

7. Surfactants in paint - Wikipedia

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   Solvent-borne paints use organic solvents as the primary vehicle carrying the solid components in a paint formulation, whereas water-borne paints use water as the continuous medium. The additives that are incorporated into paints are a wide range of things which impart important effects on the properties of the paint and the final coating.

8. These Smoothing and Blurring Primers Are Expert ... - AOL

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   The best primers for mature skin help your makeup apply evenly and stay put, smooth out wrinkles, and more. Shop top-rated and expert-recommended picks here. These Smoothing and Blurring Primers ...

9. Paint adhesion testing - Wikipedia

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   In the paint and coating industries, paint adhesion testing is often used to determine if the paint or coating will adhere properly to the substrates to which they are applied. Several tests measure the resistance of paints and coatings from substrates: cross-cut test, scrape adhesion, pull-off test , and others.