Explain the following finishers terms (i) Blushing (ii) Cutting down (iv) Reducer – NABTEB QUESTION

(i) Blushing: This refers to the blush, cloudy cast which sometimes appears on the drying lacquer or shellac polish firm. It is caused by moisture being trapped in the film.

(ii) Cutting down: It is the leveling of the last top coat of varnishes, cellulose lacquers and plastic lacquers prior to polishing. In the white. This is a term that is applied to an item of furniture and pre-fabricated fitments white have been cleaned up neatly for the application of finishing coats.

(iii) Printer: This is the first coat of a finishing material applied to a surface to fill and seal the pores and provide a “key” or bond for subsequent coatings such as paints and enamels.

(iv) Reducer: A general term applied to a volatile liquid used to dilute or regulate the consistency of a finishing material enabling it to be applied easily by brush or spray gun.