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Lacquer
A fast-drying clear or pigmented coating that dries by solvent evaporation.
| | Lap
To lay or place one coat so its edge extends over and covers the edge of the previous coat, causing an increased film thickness.
| Latex
A water-based paint, such as acrylic.
| | Lathe
Machine for shaping turned parts by the application of cutting edges against the revolving wood.
| Lay-off
The final stage of roller application where the applied paint is smoothed-out and leveled by lightly rolling a surface from top to bottom, from one side to the other.
| | Lifting
The softening and penetration of a previous film by solvents in the paint being applied over it, resulting in raising and wrinkling.
| Light Reflectance (LRV)
The amount of light reflected from a painted surface and tone or color.
| | Lightfastness
The ability to resist fade or color change.
| Linseed Oil
A drying oil used in paint, varnish and lacquer.
| | Love
A small sofa designed to accommodate two persons.
| Lowboy
A table with drawers and, in most cases, relatively short legs.
| | Lozenge
A diamond-shaped decorative panel.
| Lyre
A stringed instrument of the harp class used as a decorative motif by Duncan Phyfe and others.
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