house paint

Thân thiện

A worker applies fresh house paint to the wooden siding.

Definition

Noun: - A type of paint specifically formulated for application to the exterior wooden surfaces of a building, such as siding, trim, and shutters. It is designed to protect the wood from weathering and to provide a decorative finish.

Usage

• As a noun (mass noun): "House paint" refers to the material itself. It is typically not used in a plural form unless referring to different types or cans of paint.
  • We need to buy more house paint before we can finish the trim.
  • The old house paint was peeling and needed to be scraped off.

Examples

Advanced Usage

• In a professional/commercial context: The term is used to distinguish exterior wood paint from other categories like interior paint, metal paint, or artist's paint.
  • Our store has a separate aisle dedicated to primers and house paints.

Variants and Related Words

• Exterior paint: A broader term that includes paint for all exterior surfaces (wood, stucco, metal), not exclusively wood.
• Trim paint: Often a subtype of house paint, formulated with higher durability and a different sheen for details like window and door trim.
• Siding paint: Another subtype, often formulated for large, flat wooden siding surfaces.

Synonyms

• Exterior wood paint: A more precise synonym.
• Architectural coating: A formal, technical term that encompasses house paint and other protective finishes for buildings.

Related Phrases

• To apply house paint: The standard phrase for using this material.
  • It took them a full weekend to apply the new house paint.
• A coat of house paint: Refers to a single layer of application.
  • The wood required two coats of house paint for full coverage.

Học thuật

Noun

1. paint used to cover the exterior woodwork of a house

Từ đồng nghĩa

• housepaint