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ACRYLIC FINISH [4 records]

Record 1 2011-07-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Sanding and Polishing of Metals
  • Paints and Varnishes (Industries)
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.

OBS

sand scratch swelling: term officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sablage et ponçage des métaux
  • Peintures et vernis (Industries)
OBS

gonflement de rayure de ponçage; griffes de ponçage : termes uniformisés par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick).

Spanish

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Record 2 2003-02-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemistry
CONT

Facades were re-clad with an "Outsulation" system, one of the early applications of the acrylic finish in Northern Ontario.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chimie
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.

Spanish

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Record 3 2002-03-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Interior Decorations
  • Paints and Varnishes (Industries)
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.

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.

Key term(s)
  • faux-finishing
  • faux-finish
  • faux-painting

French

Domaine(s)
  • Décoration intérieure
  • Peintures et vernis (Industries)
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.

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.

Key term(s)
  • faux-finis
  • faux fini
  • faux finis

Spanish

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Record 4 1999-10-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Textile Industries
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
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.

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.

CONT

Linings with a layer of foam acrylic compound will retard heat loss most efficiently.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Industries du textile
  • Éléments et composés chimiques

Spanish

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