Distemper - A traditional unstable wall 'paint' comprising water, pigment and glue. Now largely replaced by emulsion paints, old distemper normally needs to be removed or sealed before redecoration.
Distressing - see Ageing ...
Distemper: Paints made by mixing pigment with water and bound with casein, glue or egg. Widely used before the arrival of emulsion.
Distemper
An old-fashioned type of interior paint made with a casein or gelatin/glue size binder.
Distilled water ...
Distemper
1. A water paint in which the pigment is mixed with white or yolk of egg, casein or size and which is used for mural decoration. 2. Broadly any of numerous water-based paints for general, especially for household use.
Distensibility ...
If a previously distempered/'whitewashed' surface needs to be repainted, all the old finish should be removed by scraping and washing away with sugar soap.
Distemper - Wall paint made from water, pigment and glue (traditional)
Drip - Moulding or groove in overhanging member to prevent water creeping back
Eaves - Overhang of roof beyond wall below ...
A method of producing decorative broken-colour effects by rolling a piece of crumpled fabric or paper over the wet surface of a glaze or distemper.
Rail. Horizontal bars in framing, panelling, etc.
Rebate.
They may be carrying rabies, distemper, lyme disease, or even a virus that could affect you and your household.
The latest edition of the Directory also includes informative articles on such topics as limewashes and distempers, varnish and oil paint.
Calcimine: Also spelled "kalsomine." Essentially, chalk and glue ready to mix with water. Used
as a decoration for interior surfaces. It will not withstand washing. In Britain, it is referred to as
powdered distemper.
Even milk (casein) and water-based paints (distemper and calcimines) could contain some lead, usually in the form of hiding agents or pigments. Varnishes sometimes contained lead.
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