M6 Paints
M6 Paints
A mixture of a solid pigment suspended in a liquid 7. Faux finish – simulate stone (marble), leather,
vehicle is applied as a thin, usually opaque coating wood
to a surface for protection and decoration. Paints are 8. Combing – create moiré or basketweave
used to add color, durability, and decoration to many effect
elements in an interior, by they are especially
appropriate for walls, as they offer a lot of impact for WOOD FILLER- They are used for filling nails
relatively little expense. holes, cracks, and dents.
FOUR (4) MAIN INGREDIENTS: SEALERS- primary purpose is to seal the surface
of the wood and prevent absorption of
1. Pigment—materials that give the paint its color. succeeding finish coats. It may be applied to bare
In the case of white paint, the body is the pigment. wood that has been sanded smooth or applied
Color pigments are classified into two basic groups. over the stain or filler.
a. Natural group—obtained from animal, vegetable Tends to seal in the filler, blend the stain, stiffen
and mineral sources, such as iron oxides, any raised wood grain and thus make sanding
chrome oxide, cobalt oxide, siennas, ochres, easier.
umbers, and also carbon black
b. Synthetic pigment group —phtalo—cyanines Shellac is a widely used sealer. Varnish sealer is
(coal tar derivatives) similar to those used to available for use under varnish or lacquer.
make dyes. Lacquer sealer is commonly used under lacquer
finishes.
Red pigments—red lead, vermilion,
red ochres.
Brown pigments——burnt ochre, burnt SURFACE PREPARATION & EXECUTION
sienna, burnt umber
Yellow pigments—chromium oxide, Application of Paint:
zinc oxide, cadmium oxide 1. Surface Preparation
Blue pigments—cobalt blue, prussian 2. Primer
blue, ultramarine blue, thalo blue 3. First Topcoat
Green pigments—chrome green, 4. Second Topcoat
viridian and emerald green, thalo
green TREATING STAINS AND MILDEW
Black pigments—carbon black and
lampblack Mix THREE PARTS water to one part laundry
bleach. A LIBERALLY with a sponge. RINSE
2. Binder- typically a resin; surrounds the OFF the bleach and dead mildew with clean
pigment and when dry creates the paint film fresh water. Apply again after 20 minutes even if
the mildew has disappeared. Allow it to dry
3. Drier- speeds up the drying time of the binder thoroughly.