Glossary
Undercoat refers to a layer of paint that is applied before the final coat and sometimes after a coat of primer.
The undercoat is an important stage in painting a surface. It not only provides a smoother surface for the topcoat giving it a better finish easier application but can also assist in stopping the surfaces existing colour from bleeding through. The colour of the undercoat should mirror that of the overcoat. For pale and lighter colour use a lighter undercoat and of vide, colourers use a darker undercoat. The undercoat is also important to give the surface some extra protection.
It will help reduce the effects of light physical wear and tear such as denting and scraping as well as giving an extra layer to stop moisture from reaching the surface which can cause mould, rot or in the case of metal rust.
Gloss is a term that describes how much light can be reflected by a surface-so semi-gloss describes paint or coating that, when dry, has a slight sheen to it. This makes it a great compromise between a matte paint (that produces no sheen) and a gloss paint (that produces a lot of sheen and makes […]
Satin is a term that describes a paint that is not as glossy (reflective of light) as semi-gloss, but more so than matte paints. Satin paint reflects about 26% to 40% of light. Satin paint is a great choice for rooms that have suffered a little wear and tear. Its less reflective quality means that […]
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