Basic Painting And Decorating Quiz

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This quiz is for people with a basic knowledge of painting and decorating. It comprises of 10 questions but you may get some different questions each time you take the quiz. This quiz does not have a High Score Board on Bozzle. Com. Good luck.

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1.

Mixing which two colors produces purple?
- A.
  
  Green and brown
- B.
  
  Blue and red
- C.
  
  Black and blue
2.

To what do strings, treads and risers belong?
- A.
  
  Scaffolding
- B.
  
  Staircase
- C.
  
  Baseboards
3.

When buying wallpaper, how do you check that the rolls are the same shade?
- A.
  
  Compare the rolls in daylight
- B.
  
  Ensure that the batch numbers are identical
- C.
  
  There is no need to check
4.

Which is the most common type of abrasive used in decorating?
- A.
  
  Pumice stone
- B.
  
  Sandpaper
- C.
  
  Emery cloth
5.

Mixing blue and yellow produces which color?
- A.
  
  Green
- B.
  
  Magenta
- C.
  
  Violet
6.

Which is the first paint coat to apply?
- A.
  
  Undercoat
- B.
  
  Primer
- C.
  
  Gloss
7.

What is Turpentine Substitute (Turps Sub) used for?
- A.
  
  To thin out oil paints
- B.
  
  To wash down greasy walls
- C.
  
  To light your barbeque
8.

What is a shaving hook?
- A.
  
  A triangular scraper
- B.
  
  A ladder hook for holding a paint kettle
- C.
  
  A blade for planing wood
9.

What is the caustic soap, used to remove grease and dirt from paintwork, called?
- A.
  
  Acid soap
- B.
  
  Sugar soap
- C.
  
  Abrasive soap
10.

Which two colors mixed together make orange?
- A.
  
  Red and Brown
- B.
  
  Yellow and Red
- C.
  
  Brown and Yellow
11.

What is the standard length of a roll of British wallpaper?
- A.
  
  33 feet
- B.
  
  35 feet
- C.
  
  28 feet
12.

What is the heraldic name for blue?
- A.
  
  Argent
- B.
  
  Azure
- C.
  
  Gules

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