ABC’s Of Residential House Painting The following glossary
contains terms used commonly in the paint and coatings industry
to describe the characteristics, usage and components of paints
and coatings. Abatement: Involves either removal of the painted
surface, covering the painted surface with an impermeable
surface, or covering surface with heavy-duty coating
(encapsulant). Acrylic: A synthetic resin used in high-
performance water-based coatings. A coating in which the binder
contains acrylic resins. Adhesion: The ability of dry paint to
attach to and remain fixed on the surface without blistering,
flaking, cracking or being removed by tape. Aerosol: A product
that uses compressed gas to spray the coating from its
container. Alkyd: Synthetic resin modified with oil. Coating
that contains alkyd resins in the binder. Amide: A functional
group which can act as an epoxy resin curing agent. Anti-fouling
Paint: Paints formulated especially for boat decks and hulls,
docks and other below-water-line surfaces and stru