Glossary
Acrylic is a term that refers to products that contain compounds derived from acrylic acid (for example Polyacrylonitrille and PMMA) is a glassy thermoplastic that can be used in adhesives, paint, fillers and coatings or can be cast and moulded.
Acrylics are a collection of materials that pertain to a wide range of uses in many different products, such as Perspex glass, paints, adhesives and sealants.
Acrylic products, in general, offer a range of good qualities. For example, they offer adhesion, stretch and elasticity in paints, adhesives and sealants as well as dimensional stability and clarity, however, susceptible to solvents and combustible unless it is specifically designed not to be.
Most acrylic resin is generally water-based and is used in acrylic sealant. Acrylic paints are also water-based, due to water being used as a vehicle for an emulsion of acrylic polymers that serve as the binder.
Fibre brushes
The bristles are usually made of natural vegetable fibres but can also be a mix of natural and artificial fibres. Fibre brushes often referred to as masonry brushes, are a specific type of paintbrush that is designed to be used with materials and on surfaces an ordinary bristle brush might not be appropriate for. Fibre […]
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 […]
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