Raised Grain

The lifting of wood fibres from the main wood structure. Generally occurs when water based products are applied to timber surfaces.


Raking Out

Cutting out cracks or raking out deeper defects in plaster or rendering prior to repairing a surface.
 


RAL Colour Range

A colour range developed by the German RAL Institute.  The range of colours are used as an international standards used  not only for paint but many building components.


Re-coat Time

The time interval between each coat of paint.


Rebars

Metal rods for reinforcing concrete.


Rebound (Spraying)

The degree to which paint spray deposits bounce back.


Reducers

See Thinners.


Reflectance

Degree of light reflection.


Repainting

Complete painting operation including preparation.


Residual Tack

 A paint film which has set but remains tacky