LA Contractor's License Exam – Painting Questions and Answers

LA Contractor's License Exam – Painting
Questions and Answers
Tips for quality finish -CORRECT ANSWER ->>- pole sand between coats to remove imperfections in the
finish

- allow adequate time and unobstructed space for painters to work (typically on compressed time with
other subs around)

- use proper nap rollers for the paint type

- wall finish under wall coverings needs to be as good as paint grade finish or imperfections will show



Paint -CORRECT ANSWER ->>- used for protection and decoration

- oil or latex based

- only way to achieve bright, white finish

- perform best on smooth wood



Stain -CORRECT ANSWER ->>- preserves the grain of the wood, with a colored overlay

- best for rough surfaces



Latex-base paints -CORRECT ANSWER ->>- water borne

- easier to use since comes off with water

- porous and allow some moisture movement



Paint fail -CORRECT ANSWER ->>- paints fails at ends and ends of board soonest

- apply liberal amounts of water-repellant preservative can prolong paint life



Coating material -CORRECT ANSWER ->>- special finish for corrosion, abrasion, or erosion prevention

- no finish is completely resistant to corrosion, but coating helps



Coating material types -CORRECT ANSWER ->>- asphaltum