PAINT INGREDIENTS
Which paint ingredient is used to give color?
Pigment
Which paint is used as a base coat to help other paints stick better??
Primer
What paint ingredient is responsible for providing the desired hue to the final product?
Colorant
What color is most commonly used to paint ceilings in homes?
White
What should you wear to protect your hands while handling paint?
Gloves
What ingredient allows paint to stick to a surface and dry into a solid film?
Binder
Which type of paint is washable and ideal for both interior and exterior walls?
Emulsion
Which ingredient modifies the paint’s consistency and prevents it from running on vertical surfaces?
Thickener
What tool is typically used to protect floors from paint spills?
Dropcloth/Newspaper
Why is it important to use paint in a well-ventilated area?
Ventilation
Which ingredient reduces viscosity to help paint spread, but evaporates after use?
Solvent
Which paint type is commonly used for finishing wooden furniture with a sleek shine?
Lacquer
Which low-cost material is added to paint to increase bulk and improve texture?
Extender (calcium carbonate, talc)
Which paint finish is best for hiding wall imperfections?
Matte (hiding small dents/crack)
What are the possible health effects from exposure to VOCs in paint?
Headaches
Which additive is used in exterior paints to protect the surface from mold and algae?
Fungicides
Which paint is known for its tough, chemical-resistant finish and is used on industrial floors and pipelines?
Epoxy
What ingredient in paint formulations prevents microbial spoilage in storage?
Preservative
Which compound in paint is responsible for its strong smell and potential health risks?
VOC (volatile organic compound)
What information can you find on a paint product’s warning label or SDS (Safety Data Sheet)?
Hazard information
Which white pigment made from a metal oxide offers high brightness and UV resistance in most modern paints?
Titanium dioxide
Which type of paint is applied electrostatically and is typically used on metal surfaces through heat curing?
Powder coating
Which ingredient reduces surface tension and improves wetting and flow properties of paint?
Surfactant
What is the process called when paint peels due to moisture under the surface?
Blistering (forms bubbles)
Why can lead-based paint still be dangerous even if it looks okay?
Toxic dust