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 The Dunn-Edwards glossary of paint terms provides a quick reference to terms commonly used in painting applications. To get started, either click on a letter to display all terms beginning with that letter, or enter a search phrase into the "find" text box and click "go" to display all glossary items related to that phrase.
NAILHEAD RUSTING The rusting of the exposed heads of iron nails. It can show through and discolor the coating covering it. Can occur if bright nails, rather than galvanized, are used outdoors. Click here for more information about nailhead rusting. NAP The fibers on a paint roller cover. NAPHTHA A petroleum distillate solvent used mainly by professional painters to thin oil-based coatings and to clean up. NEUTRAL COLORS White, off-white, light beige and gray - colors that generally go well with all other colors. NON-VOLATILE The solid portion of a coating consisting of pigment and binder; it is the portion of the coating left on the surface after it is dry. |
