Glossary

Construction equipment terms explained.

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Alkali-resistant glass-fibre mesh embedded in the reinforcement mortar of an ETICS system to protect the render coat against cracking.

Thickness of the thermal insulation layer in ETICS, which decisively determines thermal resistance and energy efficiency.

Water-based wall paint made from synthetic resin dispersions, forming a breathable and durable colour layer after drying.

Systematically arranged collection of colour samples from a manufacturer used for colour selection and communication.

Exterior wall paint with enhanced weather and UV resistance for durable protection and design of building facades.

First coating layer that equalises, consolidates, or adhesion-primes the substrate and regulates the absorption of subsequent coats.

Mineral interior render based on hydrated lime that hardens through carbonation and promotes a healthy indoor climate.

Deliberate separating cut made with a trowel in fresh plaster to create joints or expansion strips on facades.

Transparent or semi-transparent coating for wood or render that allows the substrate pattern to show through.

Transparent to semi-transparent paint that allows the substrate to show through, creating a decorative depth effect.

Parameter according to EN 13300 indicating how many scrubbing cycles a wall paint withstands when wet before the substrate is exposed.

Ready-mixed textured plaster applied with a paint roller that creates a uniform surface pattern.

Decorative plaster technique where fresh plaster or paint is scraped with tools to create surface texture.

Professional removal and treatment of mould infestation on building surfaces and structures, both indoors and outdoors.

Pasty or powder-based compound used to level out unevenness, cracks, and surface defects on walls prior to painting.

Fine-grained finishing plaster used to level uneven wall and ceiling surfaces prior to painting.

Craft method for applying filler or texture compounds over surfaces, used for substrate preparation or decorative finish design.

Flow property of a paint or varnish in its ready-to-use state, which decisively influences its application and levelling behaviour.

Transparent, polishable surface finish for stucco and lime plaster work, creating a silky to high-gloss marble effect.

Polishing process for stucco marble or Venetian plaster in which the surface is worked with steel trowels to achieve a characteristic lustrous sheen.

Folding work table used by painters and decorators for cutting, soaking, and pasting wallpaper strips.

Sanding operation between two coats of paint or lacquer to remove imperfections and dust particles, improving the adhesion of the subsequent coat.