Needle Gun

 

Needle GunNeedle Gun

A hand-held gun comprising a series of needles which are operated by compressed air or electric.

Used in the preparation of steel prior to painting.


Newel Post

The end vertical posts to a staircase


Opaque Finish

A paint that is described as opaque will give a solid colour and finish.

Blacks and whites are always opaque and any colour mixed with them will become more opaque.

An Opaque coating/finish if applied to glass will obliterate any light shining through.


Orange Peel

A defect in a finished spray coat.


Orbital Sander

An electric sander available as for 240v -110 - Battery operated


OSB (Oriented strand board)

Five different qualities and standards.

  • OSB/0 – No added formaldehyde

    OSB- Oriented strand board
  • OSB/1 – General-purpose boards and boards for interior fitments (including furniture) for use in dry conditions
  • OSB/2 – Load-bearing boards for use in dry conditions
  • OSB/3 – Load-bearing boards for use in humid conditions
  • OSB/4 – Heavy-duty load-bearing boards for use in humid condition

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

 

 


Overlapping Seam

A method of hanging wide width wallcoverings.


Pan Mixer

Pan mixer.

The ideal mixer for mixing two/three component Flooring, Plaster and textured coatings.   


Particle- Board (Plywood -Chipboard)

Plywood and Chipwood.
Manufactured from particles of wood of various sizes.