Spark Proof Tools

Bronze tools i.e. brushes, scrapes.


Specific Gravity

Ratio of weight of a given volume to weight of an equal volume of water at the same temperature.


Spectrophotometer

See: Colour Recorder


Spike Roller

A spike Roller is usually used when laying self levelling products such as epoxy flooring to eradicate air bubbles.


Spike Shoes

For use when applying floor coatings.


Spirit

Generally refers to methylated or white spirit.


Spirit Stain

A dye generally dissolved in methylated spirit used to darken timber.


Sponging Off

Sponging Off                                                                                                                                                                     

A decorative effect achieved by applying a contrasting colour of wet glaze onto a base colour

then by dabbing the surface with a sponge to removing the coloured glaze.

 

See: See: Specification- Broken Colour Techniques -Tools and Equipment Special Techniques. 


Sponging On

 

     Sponging On                                                                                                                                                                           

A Multi-coloured finish achieved by dabbing a wet coat of paint or coloured glaze over a base colour with a sea sponge.

See: Specification- Broken Colour Techniques -Tools and Equipment Special Techniques. 


Spot Painting

Repainting of small areas within the total area.