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ACRYLIC FINISH [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-07-29
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Sanding and Polishing of Metals
- Paints and Varnishes (Industries)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- sand-scratch swelling 1, record 1, English, sand%2Dscratch%20swelling
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- sand scratch swelling 2, record 1, English, sand%20scratch%20swelling
officially approved
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Sand-scratch swelling appears as exaggerated sandpaper scratches and occurs mostly after spot repairs or panel refinishing are done over sanded original acrylic lacquer finish. 1, record 1, English, - sand%2Dscratch%20swelling
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
sand scratch swelling: term officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick). 3, record 1, English, - sand%2Dscratch%20swelling
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Sablage et ponçage des métaux
- Peintures et vernis (Industries)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- gonflement de rayure de ponçage
1, record 1, French, gonflement%20de%20rayure%20de%20pon%C3%A7age
masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- griffes de ponçage 2, record 1, French, griffes%20de%20pon%C3%A7age
feminine noun, plural, officially approved
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
gonflement de rayure de ponçage; griffes de ponçage : termes uniformisés par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick). 3, record 1, French, - gonflement%20de%20rayure%20de%20pon%C3%A7age
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2003-02-12
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Chemistry
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- acrylic finish
1, record 2, English, acrylic%20finish
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Facades were re-clad with an "Outsulation" system, one of the early applications of the acrylic finish in Northern Ontario. 2, record 2, English, - acrylic%20finish
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Chimie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- fini acrylique
1, record 2, French, fini%20acrylique
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
On a utilisé un système d'isolation par l'extérieur («Outsulation») pour le revêtement des façades, l'une des premières applications du fini acrylique dans le Nord de l'Ontario. 2, record 2, French, - fini%20acrylique
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2002-03-01
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Interior Decorations
- Paints and Varnishes (Industries)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- faux finish
1, record 3, English, faux%20finish
correct, noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- faux finishing 2, record 3, English, faux%20finishing
correct, noun
- faux painting 2, record 3, English, faux%20painting
correct, noun
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Laurentide introduces Mascarade Glaze from its all-new Illusio faux finish product line. This 100% acrylic latex translucent glaze finish creates outstanding faux finish effects, which add depth, interest and elegance to your interiors.... specially formulated to provide extended drying time, which facilitates a wide range of versatile faux finishing techniques to help you create some of today's hottest decorating looks. [Examples of] Glaze Faux-finishing Techniques : Patina Finish(synthetic sponge) ;Granite Finish(natural sea sponge) ;Marblesque Finish(Rag) ;Antique Finish(Brush) ;Stripes, Leather-like Finish. 3, record 3, English, - faux%20finish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Welcome to The Faux Finish School. The Internet’s first and most attended faux finishing program in the world! ... We hope this site will assist you in finding the information you desire to achieve your goals in the wonderful field of faux finishing and decorative painting. 2, record 3, English, - faux%20finish
Record 3, Key term(s)
- faux-finishing
- faux-finish
- faux-painting
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Décoration intérieure
- Peintures et vernis (Industries)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- faux-fini
1, record 3, French, faux%2Dfini
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le Glacis Mascarade de la gamme de produits pour faux-finis Illusio de Laurentide est un liant au latex 100 % acrylique, translucide, qui permet de créer des effets visuels remarquables, ajoutant profondeur et élégance à une pièce. [...] Mascarade est conçu pour [vous permettre d'] obtenir un temps de séchage allongé qui facilite l'exécution des techniques de faux-finis, très populaires en décoration [...]. [Exemples de] techniques de faux-finis avec glacis : effet patine (éponge douce); effet granite (éponge de mer); effet marbré (chiffon roulé); effet antique (pinceau brosse); effet cuir, technique des rayures. 2, record 3, French, - faux%2Dfini
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Ce cours [intitulé «Les Faux-finis»] vous apprendra des techniques simples pour accomplir plus de quinze faux-finis. Il traitera des techniques au glacis, craquelures, sous-couches, patines, effets à l'éponge, marbre, usure, impressions, grattage, empâtement, polissage et bien d'autres au gré de votre imagination. 3, record 3, French, - faux%2Dfini
Record 3, Key term(s)
- faux-finis
- faux fini
- faux finis
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1999-10-27
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Textile Industries
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- acrylic compound
1, record 4, English, acrylic%20compound
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A top quality fabric banner... Made from : A woven 68 x 38 count polyester scrim. Coated with : An environmentally friendly UV acrylic compound on both sides giving a smooth high quality mat finish. 1, record 4, English, - acrylic%20compound
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Surflex: Restore the color (or change the color) of both leather and vinyl. Surflex is a superior water-base, polymer acrylic compound used commercially for refinishing leathers. 2, record 4, English, - acrylic%20compound
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Linings with a layer of foam acrylic compound will retard heat loss most efficiently. 3, record 4, English, - acrylic%20compound
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Industries du textile
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- composé acrylique
1, record 4, French, compos%C3%A9%20acrylique
correct, proposal, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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