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5.3. Drying and Curing Time
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- 1.
What is drying time?
Hint
Think about when you can safely touch the paint.
- 2.
What factors can affect drying time?
Hint
Consider the weather conditions.
- 3.
What is the primary factor that affects drying time in paints?
- Type of paint
- Size of the surface
- Quality of brush
Hint
Think about why some paint takes longer than others to dry.
- 4.
True or False: Curing time is always shorter than drying time.
- True
- False
Hint
Reflect on what each term means.
- 5.
You are painting a room during a high humidity day using oil-based paint. Explain the adjustments you would need to make in your painting schedule?
Hint
Recall how humidity affects moisture evaporation.
- 6.
During the heating season, the thermostat in your studio dries out the air. What implications does this have for your paint work?
Hint
Think of how dry air interacts with wet materials.
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4 min
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70%
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- You can use hints if you need help
- Complete all questions before submitting