Crinkling

The formation of ridges and hollows in a paint or varnish coating.


Crocodiling

Crocodiling
(see Alligatoring).


Cross Hatch Adhesion Testing

Cross Hatch Adhesion Testing 

A cross hatch adhesion test is used to check the adhesion of a coating over the applied substrate.                           

This is by drawing over the surface the cutting blades and then firmly applying clear adhesive tape applied over the hatch markings

and on removal the adhesion  result is based on the amount of paint product is removed .

For further information see: https://www.elcometer.com/en/coatings-inspection/all-coatings-inspection.html


Cross Lining

Hanging lining paper horizontally to cover surface imperfections before hanging standard wallpaper in a vertical direction.


Cross Spray

Spraying in two directions at right angles to each other (horizontal and vertical).


Crow's Footing

Wrinkling of the paint film which forms a pattern similar to a crow's foot.


Crow’s Footing:

Wrinkling of a paint film which forms a patter similar to a crow’s foot.


CSCS Card

Construction Skill Certification Scheme Card


Cup Gun

Gravity Feed
Gravity Feed
Suction Feed
Suction Feed

A conventional air assisted spray gun with the paint supplied from a reservoir fitted either on top or underneath the gun.