PAINTING TEST With Correct Answers
Vinyl wallcoverings -CORRECT ANSWER ->>transparent, tough film, produced chemically, that has
become popular because of its durability and washability.
What are the three standard weights of vinyl wall coverings -CORRECT ANSWER ->>1) lightweight (weigh
13 ounces) 2) medium weight (weigh 16 ounces per yard) 3) heavyweight (w. 22 ounces)
What are the three types of vinyl wall coverings -CORRECT ANSWER ->>cloth-backed vinyls, paper-
backed vinyls and vinyl coated papers.
What is a bolt -CORRECT ANSWER ->>roll of wallpaper
When were wallcoverings first produce -CORRECT ANSWER ->>in china as early as 200 b.c.
What is the paper stock of wallpapers made of? -CORRECT ANSWER ->>cellulose material processed
through wood pulp on a standard paper-making machine
What is a single roll of wallcovering materially usually contained in? -CORRECT ANSWER ->>u.s : 36
square feet euro: 28 square feet
What is an alkyd? -CORRECT ANSWER ->>an oil synthesized from organic sources such as plant fiber,
hydrocarbons, and petroleum-based chemicals.
What is an additive? -CORRECT ANSWER ->>a substance added to a coating material to adjust, enhance
or improve emulsion, suspension, drying, application, weathering, and other properties.
How can mildew growth be stopped? -CORRECT ANSWER ->>by washing infected area with a solution of
bleach, trisodium phosphate (detergent), and water, followed rinse with clear water.
, What is efforescence? -CORRECT ANSWER ->>caused by moisture or water entering surface of masonry.
As moisture enters, water soluble salts are brought to surface and as water evaporates, these salts are
deposited on the surface as a white salty material.
How to remove efflorescence -CORRECT ANSWER ->>if minor: remove the surface deposit by scraping
or wire brushing and washing the infected area with mild detergent. If severe: require extensive
construction repairs to prevent entry of water into masonry surface, after repairs made, surface washed
with any one of these solutions: trisodium phloride (tsp), muriatic acid, hydrochloric acid.
All concrete floors under two years old or smooth troweled should be what? -CORRECT ANSWER ->>acid
etched before painting. The etching action provides adhesion and at the same time neutralizes the
alkalinity of the surface. Etched with solution of one part hydrochloric acidand three parts water with a
stiff fiber brush. Allow acid the remain on surface until it stops bubbling, then flush the surface with
generous amounts of water.
What will happen when paint is applied over a bleeding type stain? -CORRECT ANSWER ->>paint will
bleed through and discolour the paint
How can oil and grease be removed from new wood? -CORRECT ANSWER ->>wiping the surface with
mineral spirits
Latex-based paint are highly what resistant -CORRECT ANSWER ->>highly alkali resistant which makes
them desirable coatings to use on masonry surfaces.
What is a chalky surface on the white coat of plaster caused by? -CORRECT ANSWER ->>insufficient wet
troweling
A decimeter is a what of a meter -CORRECT ANSWER ->>10
A centimeter is a what of a meter -CORRECT ANSWER ->>100
What is difference between coating and paint? -CORRECT ANSWER ->>paint refers to oil-based products
while coating refers to newer, resin-based materials. Paint always contains pigments while coatings
often do not. Some coating are thicker and do not harden completely.
Vinyl wallcoverings -CORRECT ANSWER ->>transparent, tough film, produced chemically, that has
become popular because of its durability and washability.
What are the three standard weights of vinyl wall coverings -CORRECT ANSWER ->>1) lightweight (weigh
13 ounces) 2) medium weight (weigh 16 ounces per yard) 3) heavyweight (w. 22 ounces)
What are the three types of vinyl wall coverings -CORRECT ANSWER ->>cloth-backed vinyls, paper-
backed vinyls and vinyl coated papers.
What is a bolt -CORRECT ANSWER ->>roll of wallpaper
When were wallcoverings first produce -CORRECT ANSWER ->>in china as early as 200 b.c.
What is the paper stock of wallpapers made of? -CORRECT ANSWER ->>cellulose material processed
through wood pulp on a standard paper-making machine
What is a single roll of wallcovering materially usually contained in? -CORRECT ANSWER ->>u.s : 36
square feet euro: 28 square feet
What is an alkyd? -CORRECT ANSWER ->>an oil synthesized from organic sources such as plant fiber,
hydrocarbons, and petroleum-based chemicals.
What is an additive? -CORRECT ANSWER ->>a substance added to a coating material to adjust, enhance
or improve emulsion, suspension, drying, application, weathering, and other properties.
How can mildew growth be stopped? -CORRECT ANSWER ->>by washing infected area with a solution of
bleach, trisodium phosphate (detergent), and water, followed rinse with clear water.
, What is efforescence? -CORRECT ANSWER ->>caused by moisture or water entering surface of masonry.
As moisture enters, water soluble salts are brought to surface and as water evaporates, these salts are
deposited on the surface as a white salty material.
How to remove efflorescence -CORRECT ANSWER ->>if minor: remove the surface deposit by scraping
or wire brushing and washing the infected area with mild detergent. If severe: require extensive
construction repairs to prevent entry of water into masonry surface, after repairs made, surface washed
with any one of these solutions: trisodium phloride (tsp), muriatic acid, hydrochloric acid.
All concrete floors under two years old or smooth troweled should be what? -CORRECT ANSWER ->>acid
etched before painting. The etching action provides adhesion and at the same time neutralizes the
alkalinity of the surface. Etched with solution of one part hydrochloric acidand three parts water with a
stiff fiber brush. Allow acid the remain on surface until it stops bubbling, then flush the surface with
generous amounts of water.
What will happen when paint is applied over a bleeding type stain? -CORRECT ANSWER ->>paint will
bleed through and discolour the paint
How can oil and grease be removed from new wood? -CORRECT ANSWER ->>wiping the surface with
mineral spirits
Latex-based paint are highly what resistant -CORRECT ANSWER ->>highly alkali resistant which makes
them desirable coatings to use on masonry surfaces.
What is a chalky surface on the white coat of plaster caused by? -CORRECT ANSWER ->>insufficient wet
troweling
A decimeter is a what of a meter -CORRECT ANSWER ->>10
A centimeter is a what of a meter -CORRECT ANSWER ->>100
What is difference between coating and paint? -CORRECT ANSWER ->>paint refers to oil-based products
while coating refers to newer, resin-based materials. Paint always contains pigments while coatings
often do not. Some coating are thicker and do not harden completely.
