Glossary

Welcome to our wooden window restoration glossary page! Here you will find definitions for all the technical terms used in relation to sash windows refurbishment. We hope you find this helpful! We've collected a list of common sash window terms and their definitions to help you better understand the specific content thought-out our website and blog. The Glossary section of the website can be useful for you to quickly understand the meaning of unknown terms about wooden windows. The sash window glossary is a list of terms and their definitions, which can help you understand the content of our website. In addition, the Glossary can provide you with links to related articles from our window restoration blog, so you can explore the subject in more depth. If you're ever unsure about a term or concept, be sure to check the Glossary first.
Satin

Satin

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 it does not highlight holes or dents as a high gloss paint would. It also provides some of the protective qualities semi-gloss paint does; those being it is easy to clean and resistant to staining. There are problems with using satin paint, however. The biggest being that it can show brush and roller strokes from the application.

This is not only a problem when painting an entire surface but makes touch-ups very difficult to blend and make unnoticeable. Satin paint is an ideal choice for rooms that have medium traffic and don’t need to withstand a lot of moisture such as living rooms and hallways.

Other terms

  • Air-drying

    Air-drying

    Air drying describes a product that naturally dries primarily because of its exposure to the air at room temperature. This is different to other products that might need heating or those that dry independently from the air. Air drying, although commonly used to describe paints, can also be used for glues, fillers and other products. […]

  • Architraves

    Architraves

    Architraves | Arcs are words that originate from the ancient Greek word epistyle used to describe the plaster feature at the top of columns. In modern architecture, an Architrave | Arcs is used to describe the moulding that rounds of walls, doorways or even windows. While Architrave is the correct team they can also go […]

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