Glossary

Adhesion (coating property)

How well a coating holds to the surface beneath it, whether that surface is bare material, a repair, or an existing coating.

Back-rolling (paint application)

Back-rolling is the process of running a roller over freshly sprayed paint while it is still wet and workable to distribute the coating, work it into the surface texture, and produce a more uniform rolled finish. It can help improve coverage and adhesion on properly prepared surfaces. It is commonly used on drywall, stucco, masonry, and rough siding. The roller follows the sprayer before the coating begins to set. Manufacturer reference: Dulux — Spray Painting and Back Rollinghttps://www.duluxtrade.com.au/technical-advice/application/spray-painting-and-back-rolling/ describes the wet-paint process and its benefits for adhesion and uniform texture on walls and ceilings.

Checking (coating defect)

A pattern of fine cracks in a coating film. In lacquered cabinetry, checking may appear as a network of small, spiderweb-like cracks in the finish. Source: Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes, Troubleshooting Guidehttps://industrial.sherwin-williams.com/content/dam/pcg/sherwin-williams/automotive/na/us/en-us/pdfs/marketing-uploads/TroubleshootingGuideEnglish.pdf, cracking/checking terminology. This source supports the general defect term; its automotive repair methods are not cabinet-refinishing instructions.

Finaling (crew terminology; preparation before the final coat)

Joshua Christopher's crew term for the detailed inspection, sanding, dust removal, and defect correction immediately before the intended final finish coat. Source: Joshua Christopher's cabinet-refinishing interview and Refinishing Cabinets with Painted Finishes, Section 8. No external source is asserted for this crew term.

Flashing (paint appearance)

A visible difference in sheen or reflected appearance between areas of a painted surface, making a patch, overlap, or touch-up stand out from the surrounding finish.

Holiday (paint coverage)

An area unintentionally left uncoated during painting or coating application.

Mist coat (spray correction) (spray correction)

In Joshua Christopher's spray-correction method, a light, even application of unthinned paint across the entire affected area, corner to corner, to address flashing.

Peeling (coating failure)

Paint or coating coming away from the surface underneath it, in flakes or sheets, because the bond between the two has failed.

Spot-priming (preparation method)

Priming only the repaired, bare or stained areas of a surface rather than the whole surface.