GLOSSARY
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J
J-CLAMP
An oval metal ring used along with J-clamps
to clamp a loop of wire rope when connecting it to rigging devices.
JOB STANDARD
The minimum acceptable standard of quality
for a coatings project established prior to beginning the work.
JOINT COMPOUND
A patching material used in drywall finishing.
Joint compound comes in both dry powder and pre-mixed paste.
JOINT RIDGING OR BEADING
Slight bead or protrusion occurring in
centre of finished drywall joint, usually caused by insufficient drying
of successive applications of joint compound.
JOINT TAPE
A mending tape usually embedded in joint
compound to conceal and smooth the joint between drywall panels. It
can be made of paper, woven glass, fibre, or cloth.
JOURNEYMAN PAINTER
A painter with training and experience
as an apprentice.
JUXTAPOSITION OF COLOURS
Placing colours side by side, or close
together. Complementary colours, such as blue and orange accentuate
each other in juxtaposition.
