Vancouver’s Best Painters Quizes Mrs. Jones

August 28th, 2008 by admin

8. Which of the following methods can be used to get rid of algae?

a. Avoid painting when there is direct sunlight on the surface

b. Clean the affected area with a bleach solution

c. Use paints that contain a mildewcide

d. Use only oil-based paint in areas where algae is likely to form

9. The use of a colorant intended for indoor use on an exterior surface may result in

a. fading

b. wrinkling

c. mildew

d. tannic acid bleed

10. If you find mildew on a painted surface, a good way to get rid of it is to

a. scrape it off

b. paint directly over it with a mildew-resistant paint

c. clean with a bleach solution, then apply a mildew-resistant paint

d. spray it with a high-powered hose

11. A pinkish tint is likely to appear on the surface if you

a. paint over algae without cleaning it

b. do not apply a primer/sealer before painting drywall

c. paint over an aniline stain with a light-colored coating

d. paint over hardboard siding with a light-colored coating

12. Which of the following correctly describes a surfactant?

a. A detergent-like substance in natural wood siding

b. A harmful acid that will damage the finish if not removed

c. A detergent-like substance found in latex paints

d. A discoloration left when leeches crawl across a surface

13. Which of the following conditions is not a recommended method for identifying wax bleeding from hardboard siding?

a. Place a few drops of water on the surface to see if it beads

b. Place a flame close to the surface to see if the wax melts

c. Place a few drops of bleach on the surface

d. Check to see if the surface feels oily

14. True or False? It is a good idea to use a primer containing tung oil on a surface that has previously been decorated with a wallcovering.

15. Before painting over a vinyl wallcovering, you should

a. sand the wallcovering

b. prime the wallcovering with a semi-clear acrylic sealer

c. prime the wallcovering with an oil-based primer

d. spread a skim coat of topping compound over the wallcovering

these questions were brought to you by Rick Anderson of Vancouver’s Best Painters: Painters painting in the Vancouver and Greater Vancouver area.

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