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 Fading
Lightening of the paint’s color, usually caused by exposure to light, heat or the weather.
Feathering
A process used to blend a small area into its surroundings after spot-priming, applying a filler, or scraping off an area of old paint.
 Ferrous
A metal that contains iron; most ferrous metals are subject to rusting.
Film Formation
The formation of a continuous dry film by a binder either pigmented or not. In a latex paint this process is the result of the water evaporating and the subsequent fusion of the binder particles.
 Flaking
The detachment of pieces of paint from the substrate, caused by a loss of adhesion and/or elasticity.
 Flammability
The ability of a substance to ignite, having a flash point under 100 o F (37.5 oC).
 Flash
Uneven gloss or color resulting from an unsealed substrate or excessively high or low temperatures during drying.
Flash Point
The lowest temperature at which the vapors of a liquid can catch fire.
Flat Paint
A paint with little or no sheen. Used mostly on interior walls and ceilings, and exterior wall areas.
Flexibility
Degree to which a coating or sealant, after drying, is able to conform to the movement of its substrate without damage.
Flow
The ability of a coating to even out upon application, so that brush and roller marks are not visible.
Fungicide
An ingredient used in some coatings and sealants to help keep mildew and other fungi from growing on the surface.
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