Other Skilled Trades Painting and Decorating 2

Question 1

What does HVLP stand for in spray painting equipment?

Accepted Answer

High Volume Low Pressure

Answer

High Velocity Low Paint

Answer

Heavy Volume Liquid Primer

Answer

High Viscosity Latex Paint

Question 2

In what direction should brush strokes be feathered for a smooth finish?

Accepted Answer

With the grain or in one consistent direction

Answer

Across the grain

Answer

In random directions

Answer

Against the grain

Question 3

How long does oil-based paint typically need to dry before a second coat is applied?

Accepted Answer

24 hours

Answer

1 hour

Answer

4 hours

Answer

72 hours

Question 4

What minimum safety equipment is required when spray painting indoors?

Accepted Answer

Respirator and eye protection

Answer

Safety glasses only

Answer

Gloves only

Answer

Steel-toed boots

Question 5

What does cutting in mean in painting?

Accepted Answer

Painting edges and corners with a brush before rolling

Answer

Creating surface texture before rolling

Answer

Removing old paint with a scraper

Answer

Scoring the surface to improve adhesion

Question 6

Which paint sheen has the lowest light reflectance?

Accepted Answer

Flat or matte

Answer

Gloss

Answer

Semi-gloss

Answer

Eggshell