SURFACE Finishes for Design Schools

Few schools of Architecture or Int Design would have such a course (SURFACE FINISHES) in their curriculum OR such a system of Examination where not only Question bank was offered at the start of the course OR you were allowed to consult-refer to any literature, class notes or Google search

Question Bank for Open book Test SURFACE FINISHES 2010 SID 1st Year

• What are the limitations of a coating type surface finish system?
• Compare fixing of a nail and a screw .
• Discuss role of Matrix vs Fillers in a composite.
• What are Thermo-plastic adhesives
• What is Thermit welding ? Where is it used ?
• Discuss the primary problems masonry surfaces pose in comparison to other interior surfaces.
• Discuss Primitive age coating substances
• Discuss Primitive age categories of colourants
• Why do we need to prepare surface before application of a coating
• What is Soldering Where and Why do we use it ?
• Why are Industrial coatings technologically superior ?
• Discuss the differences between a primer and an under coat
• Compare finishes for masonry and wood surfaces.
• Discuss how duration, frequency and extent of contact affect the experience of a surface finish.
• Discuss the short comings of modified surface finishes.
• What is a French Polish ? Why is it still used ?
• Issues for Bleaching timber surfaces for clear coatings
• What is Tempera Painting ? Which are its other variants ?
• Enlist the differences between pigments and dyes as colourants materials.
• Discuss how an appropriate surface finishes facilitate the use of an entity.
• Why are single layer surface finish systems inadequate ?
• Primitive age methos of protecting a painted surface
• What is Fresco Painting ? Discuss its qualitative variants.
• Why cant we use natural materials in their original forms in all situations ?
• Enlist the differences between natural finish and modified finish systems.
• What is a cartoon How was it used in artwork.
• Why were Frescos were not suitable for metal or wood surfaces
• Butt welding and its suitability.
• Give some examples of water soluble film forming substances
• Enlist limitations of naturally available surface systems.
• What are the advantages and disadvantages of water based adhesives ?
• Compare Staining vs bleaching for clear coating of timber surfaces
• Discuss Screws vs Nut-bolts as a fastening system.
• What are Emulsions ? Discuss application of technology.
• Why do industrial coatings require very high quality parameters ?
• Why do we use coatings as a surface finish on an object?
• When do adhesives fail ?
• In certain assemblies we use rivets and in others nut-bolt systems -why ?
• Discuss short comings of welding. How can one overcome ?
• Under what conditions, mechanically fixed surface finish systems are preferred?
• Discuss mechanically fixed systems used in makeup by ladies
• Discuss the functional differences between a primer coat and a top coat of a paint system
• Differentiate drying parameters such as Touch drying, Hard drying, etc.of paints.
• Discuss: Commercial, ‘water resistant’ and water proof plywoods.
• Natural surface finish materials and their shortcomings for wider applications
• Differentiate Tempera from Fresco painting system.
• Discuss criteria of selection of an architectural coating system.
• Why are coatings in liquid form at the stage of application ?
• Compare Modified materials vs synthetic materials
• Where do we use Seaming ?
• Discuss briefly various methods for joining two thin metals (sheets) and two heavy metals (plates).
• Surface Finishes using gravity.
• What are Oleo-resinous substances
• What are mechanical Surface modification techniques
• Enlist the advantages of mechanically fixed surface finish systems
• Discuss different types of Screws.
• Explain How in certain circumstances rivets are superior to other fastening systems ?
• What constitutes a modified surface finish ?
• Compare the role of pigments vs extenders
• Discuss the differences between Wood and Masonry primers.
• Compare Convertible and nonconvertible coatings
• Oil Lengths of Alkyd resins and the effects on coating properties
• What is a butt welding ? Enlist specific uses for it ?
• Where and why do employ cladding system for applying surface finish ?
• Discuss how an applied surface finish has two distinct personalities.
• List problems one encounters with cement paints.
• Discuss various Film formation techniques in coatings
• Disadvantages of gravity fixing of surface finishes
• Why are Baking type of coatings are not suitable for all conditions ?
• Give some examples of water soluble film forming substances
• Where do we need pigmented and pigment less coating ?
• Why do people add ‘Additives’ to lime wash ?
• Discuss What do additives do to a lime wash ?
• Discuss low cost coatings options for masonry surfaces
• What are white goods paints ? Discuss the process of application and drying-curing
• Compare Air drying and baking finishes
• Anti fouling agents in water based coatings
• Discuss environmental concerns and powder coatings
• What is Blistering
• Discuss different type of brushes for coatings
• What is a Calcimine ? Show other coatings that are close to it in terms of Cost and Technology
• What is Casein ? Why is it not favoured ?
• Discuss various categories of Oils used manufacturing Coatings ?
• Discuss categories of Resins and their uses.
• What are Catalyst curing paints ?
• Discuss different types of coatings that provide textural effects.
• Chemical treatments for surface preparation before application of a coating
• Mechanical treatments for surface preparation before application of a coating
• Why are coatings multi layer application.
• What is a Chinese lacquer ?
• Clear finishes suitable for restoration of old wood furniture
• Coatings for resinous hard woods
• Convertible coatings and their advantageous applications
• Different types of primers
• Differentiate: Diluents vs Thinners
• Advantages-disadvantages of Dipping application for coatings.
• Why pigments need to be dispersed well ?
• Why would a paint technologist disperse pigments with great effort ?
• How are pigments colour effects further extended ?
• What are Eco friendly or Environmentally safe coatings ?
• What is Flocculation of pigments ? How can it be tackled ?
• What are Floor and Deck paints ?
• What are Fluorescent paints ?