Just like any profession, house painting has words or phrases that are all their own. Here’s a few definitions to help you translate and sift through bids from Fort Collins painting companies like Lotus Painting. Call us for more information!
- Sheen: different levels of light reflectivity value (LRV) on a surface that range from flat or matte to eggshell, satin, semi-gloss or gloss, read more here
- Sash: the portion of the window that moves
- Base & Case: base is the wood trim that runs along the wall adjacent to the floor; and case, or casement, is the wood trim around the outside of a window or door jam flush against a wall
- Skipper/Holiday: a missed spot in the paint job
- Run: when paint is over applied, can’t soak into the surface and runs off
