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Stuff Every Painting Scout Should Know: free practice in 30-second cards
Stuff Every Painting Scout Should Know
Practice facts for the Painting merit badge. Not an official Scouting America credential.
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50 practice questions so far. Each one is a 3-choice card that takes about 30 seconds, and the course grows as new cards pass our source checks.
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- What is the main purpose of a primer before painting?
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To help paint stick and last longer. Primer is a preparatory coating that ensures better adhesion of paint, increasing durability and protection.
- Which paint cleanup usually needs only soap and water?
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Water-based paint. Water-based paints are easiest to clean up; brushes and rollers can be cleaned with soap and water.
- What does wood stain do to wood?
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Adds color by soaking in. Wood stain is thin so pigment soaks into wood rather than forming a film on top.
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- What is the main purpose of a primer before painting?
- Which paint cleanup usually needs only soap and water?
- What does wood stain do to wood?
- Why is varnish applied to wood?
- What finish is best for hiding wall imperfections?
- Why is eggshell finish valued for bathrooms?
- Where is semi-gloss paint commonly used?
- What does a thicker roller nap help you do?
- What is the wet edge in painting?
- Why do many paints need mixing before use?
- What causes paint to crack after it dries?
- What often causes paint peeling or blistering?
- What is chalking on a painted surface?
- What is a key danger of volatile organic compounds in paint?
- How should liquid leftover paint usually be handled?
- What can you do with usable old paint?
- What does enamel paint usually provide?
- What is a lacquer known for?
- What is the binder in paint?
- What does the diluent do in paint?
- What is the main diluent for water-borne paints?
- What do pigments do in paint?
- What are fillers used for in paint?
- Why was lead replaced in residential paint?
- What is titanium dioxide often used for in paint?
- What is a thermoplastic paint film formed by drying?
- What does a two-package epoxy paint do?
- How do drying oils like alkyd enamels cure?
- What is powder coating?
- Why do rollers often need two coats?
- What does a glaze do when added to paint?
- What is anti-slip paint used for?
- What does anti-fouling paint prevent?
- What is a roof coating designed to do?
- What is luminous paint able to do?
- What is thermochromic paint known for?
- What does photochromic paint respond to?
- What is gouache made with as its binder?
- What is egg tempera made from?
- What is milk paint made from?
- What does a drawdown card measure?
- Why should you wear personal protective equipment when painting?
- Why does ladder safety matter when painting high areas?
- What does a paint binder do to the film?
- How do dyes give paint its color?
- What are pigments in paint usually made of?
- What does a lacquer film do if exposed to its solvent again?
- What does UV curing allow a paint to contain?
- What does the term latex actually mean in US paint?
- How do latex paints form a film?