Anti-condensation paint
Special paint coatings that permit moisture to remain on the surface without forming globules. These coatings can be matt, smooth or textured.
Anti-Corrosive Paint:
A paint which is formulated to prevent iron or steel from rusting. Primarily primers.
A paint which is formulated to prevent iron or steel from rusting. Primarily primers.
Anti-fouling paint
Used to paint a ship's bottom/hull and intended to reduce algae growth, seaweed, barnacles. The coating is designed to erode as the ship passes through the water.
Anti-Skinning Agent
A solution added in the final stages of filling of oil paints during manufacture to prevent premature skinning occurring during storage.
Antimony Oxide
Pigments used in flame retarding coatings which release a gas during burning to isolate and smother flames.
Architect
An Architect is a person who is employed by the client to design and oversee the construction works. Additional duties involve attending to all legal and planning matters along with the preparation of drawings, specification and site inspections
Architrave
Trim lining around an opening but most commonly referred to as being around doors but also refers to masonry.