Osmosis

Osmosis.

Osmosis is associated where fibreglass and polyester resins have been uses.

See: Osmosis in Problem and Remedies.

Osmosis showing on Hull of a yacht
Osmosis showing on Hull of a yacht

Osmosis-GRP Swimming Pool
Osmosis-GRP Swimming Pool

 

 


Over-atomised

Paints applied by spray which have been dispersed too finely by the use of excessive air pressure.


Overcoat

Subsequent coat i.e. top coat.


Overgrainer

Either a fan brush or rollers to apply fine line markings to imitate wavy lines in the wood grain


Overlap

Portion of wet paint covered by the next layer.


Overlapping Seam

A method of hanging wide width wallcoverings.


Overspray

Sprayed paint which goes beyond the area being coated.


Oxidation

The introduction and presence of oxygen within a wet film of alkyd paint to assist drying.


Oxide

Chemical or natural metal compounds.


Paint

A liquid pigmented material which when applied forms a dry film.