| Making Good |
Making Good
Carrying out the requisite repairs in order to provide a sound surface for painting.
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| Marquetry |
Marquetry
Decorative patterns made of inlays, usually applied to veneered surfaces.
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| Masking |
Masking
Covering that part of a surface which is not to be painted. 'Masks' can be sheets sof brown paper held in position by adhesive tape though the usual method is by using proprietary Masking Tape. Plastic or metal shields are also sometimes for the same task.
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| Masking Tape |
Masking Tape
A strip of paper of cloth similar to adhesive tape, which can be easily removed, used to temporarily cover areas that are not to be painted.
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| Masonry |
Masonry
Mineral based building material such as cement, mortar, stone, brick and stucco.
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| Mat Board |
Mat Board
A thick paperboard used to add dimension to framed artwork; available in a wide variety of colors.
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| Matelassé |
Matelassé
A heavy, upholstery-weight fabric made in a double-cloth construction to create a quilted surface.
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| Matt Finish |
Matt Finish
A flat finish with little or no sheen.
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| Matt Paint |
Matt Paint
A paint with little or no sheen. Used mostly on interior walls and ceilings and exterior wall areas.
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| MDF |
MDF
Short name for Medium Density Fiberboard. A type of board made of wood particles glued together with synthetic resin.
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| Medium |
Medium
A liquid component of paint in which pigments are dispersed and which forms part of the dry paint film.
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| Metal Spraying |
Metal Spraying
Describes the process of spraying molten zinc or aluminium on to grit-blasted steel to provide protection against corrosion.
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| Metamerism |
Metamerism
An apparent change in colour under different lighting conditions.
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| Mica |
Mica
Mineral silicates used in the manufacture of textured paints.
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| Microporous |
Microporous
A term used to describe paints which are permeable to water vapour and allow moisture to dry out through the paint coating without damage to the paint film.
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| Mildewcides |
Mildewcides
Chemical agent in good quality paints that destroys mildew - a common problem in humid climates.
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| Millscale |
Millscale
Iron oxides, usually black in colour, which can be present in a complete layer on new steelwork. Millscale should be completely removed before painting.
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| Mist Coat |
Mist Coat
A thin and thinly applied coat of paint (usually emulsion) which is applied to bare plaster and acts as an economy "sealer".
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| Moire |
Moire
A silk fabric with a distinctive water-marked swirled pattern.
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| Moisture Resistance |
Moisture Resistance
The ability of a coating to resist swelling, blistering or other damage caused by moisture.
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