"N" Painting and Wallpapering Trade Definitions

Trade Definitions

Nail head Rusting - The rusting of the exposed heads of iron nails. It can show through and discolor the coating covering it. Can occur if bright nails, rather than galvanized, are used outdoors.

Nap - The fibers on a paint roller cover.

Naphtha – Flammable aliphatic hydrocarbon solvent. (V.M. & P, High Flash).

Needle (spray Gun) – Fluid metering pin.

Neutral Colors - White, off-white, light beige and gray - colors that generally go well with all other colors.

Non-Drying Oil – One which will not oxidize or dry when exposed to air.

Non-Ferrous – Containing no iron.

Non-Flammable – Will not burn.

Non Toxic – Not poisonous.

Non-Volatile - The solid portion of a coating consisting of pigment and binder; it is the portion of the coating left on the surface after it is dry.

Nylon – Synthetic material used as bristles in paint brushes.