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The ability of a dry coating to resist abrasion, (see laboratory Equipment – scrub test, page 58).

A hammer for cutting bricks and masonry.

Clear solution to which small amounts of colour is added, (see Glaze Coat).

A technique of producing a broken colour effect.

A technique of producing a broken colour effect.

Acrylics, Butyl, Poly-butylene, silicone, Polysulphide and Polyurethane, (see Mastic).

A low viscosity (thinned) material to satisfy surface porosity. To seal a surface liable to bleed.

See Sealer

Seam roller used when hanging wide width wall coverings

Formation of small particles in varnishes or lacquers: Seediness.

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