WASHABILITY:
Ease with which washing will remove dirt from the surface of the paint without causing damage.

WATER BLASTER:
Cleaning equipment that uses water under high pressure.

WATER REPELLENTS:
Exterior clear finishes that are specially formulated to cause water to bead up on the surface and minimize penetration of water into the substrate.

WATER-BASED PAINT:
Paint made with acrylic, vinyl or other latex resin types, and thinned with water. It dries more quickly than oil-based paint, has relatively low odor, some water vapor permeability, and cleans up easily. The liquid component is predominantly water.

WATER-REDUCIBLE:
Ability to be diluted with water or a water/cosolvent mixture.

WEATHER ETCH:
A method of improving the adhesion to a metal substrate by allowing it to weather naturally before painting.

WEATHER RESISTANCE:
The ability of a coating or caulk to withstand the effects of wind, rain, sun and temperature fluctuation, and retain its appearance and integrity.

WET ADHESION:
The ability of dry paint or caulk to adhere to the surface in spite of wet conditions. This is of particular importance for exterior paints and caulks.

WET EDGE RETENTION:
The length of time a newly applied coating can stand, then be brushed or rolled again, without showing lap marks.

WET FILM THICKNESS:
Thickness of a liquid film immediately after application, before it begins to dry.

WIPING STAIN:
A stain applied to bare wood, and the excess is wiped off before it dries. Mainly for interior use: trim, furniture, floors.

WIRE-BRUSHING:
Cleaning a surface with a wire brush, or wire power brush.

WOOD FILLER:
Heavily pigmented product used to fill the grain of wood before undercoats or finishes are applied. Used on open-grain hardwoods such as oak, ash, walnut and chestnut. Used for furniture and trim.

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