Clearcole

A solution made up of glue size and whiting used as a primer when size bound distempers are used.


Clerk of Works

A clients' representative on site overseeing that the work being carried out is strictly in accordance with the contract terms. Reports back to the architect or engineer


Client

Clients. Organisations or individuals for whom a construction project is carried out.

See: https://www.citb.co.uk/documents/cdm%20regs/2015/cdm-2015-clients-printer-friendly.pdf


Coal Tar Epoxy Paint:

A paint coating in which the vehicle binder is a combination of coal tar, epoxy resin and hardener.


Coalescing Agents:

Special type of solvent used in water-based paints as a film former.


Coat on Coat

Generally relates to paint coatings which are applied on each other without the use of undercoats.


Coatings:

Surface coverings, paints, barriers.


Cobwebbing

A spider’s web effect caused by certain types of coating semi-drying, most noticeable during spraying.


Cohesion

A term used for a paint coating indicating the internal strength of the coating.


Coil Coating

A method of pre-coating continuous coils of metal by roller application.