C-33 Trade: Painting and Decorating
When painting a window with a wood sash, how far from the sash should the tape be placed?
1/16
what is the maximum height of a tier horse scaffold
10 ft
What is the maximum height of a ladder-jack scaffold?
16
What is the maximum usage for a ladder-jack scaffold?
16' high with 2 people
if oxygen is concentration is low, how low can it be for a worker
19.5
How long should you wait before painting after applying gypsum veneer plaster
4 weeks
Which of the following will give you the smoothest finish when painting a door with latex paint
A sprayer
What is the square footage of a gable 12 ft wide (h)by 6 ft high(h) ?
A= bxh\ 2 = sq ft
What flame-spread classification acceptable for a residential exit corridor?
Class III
Why is breathable paint useful for exteriors
It won't blister
how to calculate wall surface
L+W+L+W= x(perimeter)
Natural shellac is derived from secretions of
Lac insects
how to calculate ceiling SF
Length x width = x
What is the best way to repair a 2" diameter hole in drywall?
cover with joint tape and a coat of compound
what purpose does dampening wood surface do before sanding
remove damage fibers
Which of the following tools do you use with a heat gun to remove paint?
scraper
Which of the following is best for the exterior of a hardwood door?
spar varnish
Which of the following is the best material to coat a wood deck?
spar varnish
shellac should not be used under what
spar varnish
lacquer is easily applied by
spray gun
The liquid portion of paint
vehicle
What size spray tip should you use when spraying sanding sealer on a new cabinet?
0.011"
Hearing Protection
Employers must monitor noise and administer a hearing conservation program when noise exposure is 85 dB or more. 90bBA 8hr limit 95dba 4hr limt 100dba 2hr limit 105 1hr limit 110 30 mins limit
Best undercoat for new wood casing
Enamel
What is the surface area of six columns, each of which measure 20 ft high, and have a circumference of 3 ft?
For one column : 3x20 = 60 sq ft. For six 60sq ft x 6 = 360sq ft
When should you apply a seaming roller
Immediately
Which is best material to coat a wood deck
Spar varnish
What is best material to fill in a crack in an interior wall
Sparkle
What is the surface area of a column that is 10 ft high(h) and 2 ft in diameter(d)?
To get the surface area of a column you must multiply the cirumference by the hight. ( 3.14x d x h= sq ft. )
Which of the following is the solvent used for acrylic paint?
Water
What is the best way to fix a hairline crack in stucco?
apply an elastomeric paint coating
what material makes shellac easier to spread
camphor gum
With what should you cover plants when you are painting in the hot sun?
canvas drop cloth
what bristle brush is recommend when applying lacquer
china boar bristles
Where is efflorescence found?
concrete and masonry surfaces
Which of the following knives is used for window glazing?
glazier's knife
Why would you use acid over gypsum veneer plaster before painting?
harden the surface
synthetic varnish is easily spread by
heating varnish
When should you apply seaming roller?
immediately
Where is it safe for a contractor to take off his lead inhibiting suit?
in a specially designated place
Where do you put clothes after removing asbestos?
in labeled impermeable bags
how many workers are permitted on a window jack scaffold at any one time ?
one
pimple like appearance on lacquer when Finnish
orange peel
What causes fluid leakage from the packing nut of a spray gun?
packing nut is too loose packing is worn or dry
shellac can be used under what
paint, filler, lacquer
after sandblasting metal it should be what?
painted the same way
If an unfinished job must remain masked for one week, what type of tape should use?
painter's blue tape
what is a satisfactory undercoating for lacquer
paste wood filler coated with shellac
pigment oil stains do what?
penetrate deeply into wood
what do water stains do
penetrate deeply into wood
Which of the following improves the opacity of paint?
pigment
With what kind of wood is it most important to use stain controller?
pine
hole in new surface to be stained are filled with
putty
The primary colors are:
red, yellow, and blue
The best primer for metal to prevent rust is:
rust-inhibitive primer
The proper way to treat stains caused by rusted nail heads is to:
sand, countersink nail, prime, fill, and finish with two coats
what should be done to new wood surface be fore coating
sanded
in a double hung window, what should be painted first?
sash horizontal
If a spot of latex paint dries on wood remove it by:
scraping with a knife
How do you prepare new wood for painting if it has weep and pitch?
sealing
Which of the following requires the highest level of drywall finish?
semi-gloss
lacquer surface does what
sets rapidly
What would you use to seal wood that has weep and pitch?
shellac
Which is the preferred primer for knots in wood?
shellac
adding water to shellac causes what?
shellac to be cloudy
If you paint on a cold damp day, the following may happen:
slow curing
What is the best material to fill in a crack in the corner of an interior wall?
spackle
lacquer can be dangerous and flammable when ?
sprayed
Which of the following will give you the smoothest finish when painting a door with latex paint?
sprayer
What does vehicle refer to?
the liquid portion of the paint
Which of the following is most likely to happen if crack in a stucco wall is filled with silicone caulk?
the paint will not cover
In which of the following situations would ypu use a power washer ?
the surface is dirty
Pigments include all of the following
titanium dioxide zinc chromate red lead
what is the purpose of fillers
to level the surface of the wood
What is the reason for using a stain controller?
to prevent discoloring of the finish
Which of the following should you do first when you are finished with a power washer?
turn off the power
The liquid portion of paint is called the
vehicle
what is a popular way to paint brick ?
vinyl paint
best stain used with lacquer is
water
Lacquer cannot be used over
water based paint oil paint enamels
most permanent of the wood stains is
water stains made from coal tar dyes
how often should the safety vale on a portable air compressor be popped
weekly
how often should the stafey vale on a portabe air compressor be popped
weekly
How do you remove wet enamel paint from unfinished wood surface?
wipe with lacquer thinner
after application volatile or penetrating oil stains does what?
wipes evenly
In residential work, a two-inch chiseled brush would most likely be used:
with enamel and varnish
How should you clean a greasy kitchen wall prior to painting?
with trisodium phosphate
how should brushed be cleaned when used to apply shellac
with wood or denatured alcohol
treatment to neutralizing new concrete surface includes the use of what ?
zinc sulfate
how to calculate total square footage
Perimeter X height = x
What causes overspray when using a spray gun?
air pressure too high gun too far from surface improper technique
what is a good product for sealing knots and pitch pocket
aluminum house paint
How should you dispose of hazardous materials?
according to EPA and local requirements
What type of paint is recommended to use over an elastomeric coating?
acrylic
how are fillers colored by
adding pigments ground in oil
varnish hardness ca be tested by what
adding pressure with thumbnail
When working with new wood, fill nail holes, cracks, and small holes:
after priming
what characteristics affects wood
age of tree
what is a normal size Scaffold
2 x 10''
Do not stand on the topof a straight ladder without safety belt.
3 rungs
How long should you wait before painting gypsum veneer
4 weeks
A 4" scale refers to:
4'=1"
A scale 1/4" refers to
4'=1"
Which of the following sandpapers is the best to use when you begin sanding a door with old peeling paint?
50 grit
safety rail of wood or other equally rigid material of adequate strength is required if the working platform of an scaffolding either swung or suspende from an overhead support is more than:
7 1/2 ft high
how many square feet are in a double roll wallpaper
72
How much will a # 417 spray tip cover if you spray 12" from the face of the wall?
8" fan width
how to calculate a gable
Base X Height / 2 X 4 = X
Which improves the opacity of paint
Binder
The proper way to treat stains caused by rusted nail heads is to
Sand, countersink nail, prime , fill and finish with two coats
If a spot of latex paint on wood remove it by
Scraping with a knife
On the graphic shown, which step is the highest a painter should stand on?
Second to last step
Which is the preferred primer for knots in wood
Shellac
how soon after construction should new wood be primed
a week
Why should natural-bristle brushes not be used with water-based paints?
because they will absorb water from the paint
Which of the following components of paint affects the adhesion to the surface?
binder
In general, painting over a wet surface will result in:
blistering
How should you apply a polyurethane finish on an oak door?
brush it on across the grain and finish by brushing it with the grain
What could be a problem when power washing?
damage to the surface being washed too much moisture inadequate cleaning
spirit stains usually do what
dry rapidly
varnish worst enemy is what?
dust specks in setting
purpose of using filler shade darker then wood is to
emphasize the grain pattern
oil colors can not be used in what type of paint
emulsion paint
Of the following, the best undercoat for new wood casings is:
enamel
finishing redwood which materials would be used
enamel, stain, varnish
To prepare a new concrete floor painting, you should
etch with acid
What do you paint first when painting a panel door?
inside molded edges
reason lacquer is sprayed with a gun
it dried very fast
what happens if an area on end grain is missed before staining
it will appear darker
Why is breathable paint useful for exteriors?
it won't blister
Before sealing new plaster, when should you check for moisture?
just before sealing
Natural shellac is derived from the secretions
lac insects
close textured surface which are relatively dry may be coated with what ?
latex paint
what kind of bristles should a filler brush have
long and flexible
