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Paint accumulated at the edge of a surface forming a ridge.

A paint film that has been sanded to form a tapered edge.

Tapering the edge of a coating. Also flickering a spray gun at the end of each stroke.

Steelwork containing iron.

Extender; inert pigment used in paint formulations. Also, a paste used for filling cracks, etc. (see Swedish putty).

A binder which forms a continuous layer when dried.

An instrument for measuring a coating in either the wet or dry state.

Strainer, purifier.

A rectangular plate fixed close to the door latch to protect the surface from finger marks

Final coat of paint or plaster.

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