Acetate
Salt or chemical ester whose formula is CH[e]3[/e]COO-
A
Acetate polyvinyl
Also called vinyl polyacetate or PVA.Glue called "white glue" used for porous materials. Its utilization is very popular for the binding of books
Acetic acide
C[e]2[/e]H[e]4[/e]0[e]2[/e]. Corrosive acid present in vinegar that can be used as an antiseptic or disinfectant
Acetone
CH[e]3[/e]COOCH[e]3[/e] A solvent used to make soluble organic species and for dissolving glue and cellulose based fibres.
Acetylene
C[e]2[/e]H[e]2[/e] Reacts with chloridic acid to produce vinyl chloride. Its high temperature combustion point enables the soldering of metals such as aluminium,inox,copper, and alloys.
Acrylate
CH[e]2[/e]=CHCOO- Ester of the vinyl family
Acrylic
Acrylate based synthetic fibre
Alkaline
Metal based on hydroxide of alkaline or ammonium. The alkaline metals include lithium, sodium, potassium, rubidium and cesium
Alkalinity
Material composed of the hydroxyde of a alkaline or ammonium metal
An overflow
Excess of a substance e.g excess of glue
Anaerobic
series of chemical reactions of an organism in an environment devoid of oxygen
Anhydrous
Referring to an element containing no water
Anionic surfactant
Also called anionic tensio-active. Compound with a high foam and detergent power which can be found in detergents and cosmetics
Aqueous
substance/ material containing water
B
Braid
A woven or braided strip made for decorative purposes
Butanone
C[e]4[/e]H[e]8[/e] Colourless liquide used as an industrial solvent
C
CSTB
French public research institute aimed at improving the comfort and security in the construction sector. Cf.British private sector institute BRE group.
CTBH
code used to describe a plywood which is resistant to dampness and water. These codes refer to established standards. Ex. in U.K. WBP plywood.
CTBX
Code used to describe a type of plywood
Casein
Protein or fibre obtained from milk and used as a binding element in paint.
Cationic
Adjective referring to the reaction of an ion or group of ions in cathode, that is to say when the electrical charge exits in an electrolyser
Celluloid
Earliest plastic manufactured from nitrocellulose and camphor
Cellulose
(C[e]6[/e]H[e]10[/e]0R)[e]n[/e] Carbohydrate component to be found in the walls of vegetable cells
Cellulosic
Containing cellulose or a component of the cellulose family
Chip board
Name for a solid compact mass of distinct elements (wood for example)
Chlorinated polyvinyl chloride
Very resistant PVC which is not subject to corrosion
CLAMP
A tool used in carpentry or building which enables two elements to be placed in conatct mechanically.
Co-extruded
Multi-layer plastic obtained from extrusion
Coated with plastic
Covered with a thin plastic layer
Collodion
Mixture of ether and alcohol
Copolymer
Chemical compound of macromolecules made up of different monomers
Crepe
A light, thin fabric with a wrinkled surface.
Cross-linkage / reticulation
Refers to the modification of a polymer through the linking of micromolecules
Cyanoacrylate
An adhesive derived from cyanoacrylic acid enabling a particularly solid bonding
Cyanosis
A product derived from cyanoacrylate
D
Decorating table
Working table used to prepare wall paper
Dilatation joint
A joint which takes into account movements due to severe temperature variations.
Dimethacrylate
Junction agent between polymers and elastomers
Dual level
Manufactured in order to have two levels
E
EPS
Also called PSE. It's a white and solid foam usually used to protect objects
Emulsion
Continious diffusion of one liquid into another which produces a heterogeneous environment
Epoxide
Cyclic ether entering into the preparation of solvent and plastics
Epoxidic
That which encloses epoxide
Epoxy
Macromolecular compound made of cyclic ethers entering into the preparation of solvent and plastics
Ethylene
C[e]2[/e]H[e]4[/e] Hydrocarbon also called R1150. Part of the creation of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and in various plastic materials
Expanded polyethylene
Polyethylene where the volume has been augmented
Expanded vinyl in relief
Type of expanded vinyl wall paper
Extrusion
Referring to the action of pushing plastic through a spinneret in order to fluidify it
F
Flextec
Technology enabling the making of flexible bondings in extreme conditions while still keeping a high tack
Floating installation
Putting down parquet flooring by fitting together the planks, without fixing them on the ground
Floating parquet
Wooden parquet type flooring when the planks are not fixed on the floor but only fitted together
Framing clamp, joiner
System allowing the sticking of frame
Fungicide
Product preventing fungus growth
Fungicide, antifungus agent
A term used to qualify a product which protects wood against lignivorous micro-plants and preventing their coming back
H
Hybrid polymer
Polymer, the terminations of which have been modified artificially in order to increase adhesion
Hydrocarbon
An element composed of carbon and hydrogen, but also referring to oil and natural gas.
Hydrometry
A science measuring the properties of water
L
LPG
Also called liquefied petroleum gas. Residue from oil extraction generally used as fuel
Lintel
Horizontal support above a door, window or bay window holding up the remaining masonery.
M
MCX
Methyl Cellulose eXtra Glue for wall paper
MDF
Medium Density Fiberboard. Wood fiber composite of medium density mainly used in decorating and fitting-out
MS Polymer
Polymer Silicone Sealant
Mercaptan
Also called Thion. An organic compound comparable to alcohols which has the particularity of reacting with mercury ions. Mercaptan is characterised by its strong and unpleasant smell.
Metal-cleaning
An action which aims at removing the oxides from the surface of a metal.
Methyl cellulose
A water soluble compound to be found in water based paints, textil size and in the making of cardbooards
Mortar
A mixture of sand, cement and water for building and redering purposes
Mounting
Refers to the action of pasting up wallpaper with a pressing movement from the centre to the sides.
N
Non-woven
A cellulose and polyester fibre based textile which is particulary resistant and easy to put up.
Nozzle
A narrow tube enabling a liquid to be injected into an orifice or onto a surface.
P
PTFE
Also calledTéflon®. CF[e]2[/e]-CF[e]2[/e] polymer with high resistance to chemical products, heat. Can be found on non adhesive coatings
PU
Also called Polyurethane. Urethane polymer used in wood glue due to its water resistance
Phenolic nitrile
Physical contact glue. Adhesion takes place with the evaporation of solvent
Phenolic resin
Resin resisting to the temperature variations mainly used in the building sector and in the transport industry
Photocurable
Chains of polymers which join together when in contact with light and which form a network
Piece of wood
A supporting length of wood used in construction work. Sometimes called a bracket.
Plastisol
Paste coming from the scattering of polymer powder in a plasticizer
Polyacrylic
Acrylic bind which polymerises while drying, taking on the aspect of thick paste in strong glues
Polyamide
Polymers used in the making of plastic material in the textil industry
Polyane
A soft, resistant and inflammable plastic.
Polyane film
Plastic waterproof film used in the making of barriers against water and vapor
Polybenzimidazole
Known under the abbreviation PBI. A very resistant Synthetic fibre more particularly used in the making of ropes and joints which are very resistant to high temperature
Polychloroprene
Very frequently called neoprene. Synthetic elastomer
Polyester
Polymers which patterns are related by ester functions
Polyethane dimethacrylate
Bi composant glue
Polyethylene
Plastic material
Polymer
Macromolecule composed of a repeated pattern. Among these polymers, we can count rubber, cellulose, polyamide and polyethylene
Polymerization
Jointing of several identical molecules (pattern) to form a polymer macromolecule
Polymerize
Referring to the action of joining several identical molecules to form a polymer
Polymethyl
Polymethyl. Transparent thermoplastic
Polyol
C[e]n[/e]H[e]2n[/e]+2O[e]n[/e] Also called glycol or polyalcohol, is used in making foam
Polypropylene
Also called PP (CH[e]2[/e]-CH-CH[e]3[/e])[e]n[/e]. Polymer with a propylene pattern used in the car industry, for plastic pieces such as a bumpers, but also in food packaging and in types of paper.
Polyquinoxaline
Polymer used in various adhesive products but also in varnishes and non-driving films
Polystyrène
Also called PS. Coming from the polymerisation of styren. It Is most commonly used under its expanded form as a white protective foam. Also present in the making of rigid plastic and food packaging
Polythene
(CH[e]2[/e]=CH[e]2[/e])[e]n[/e] Plastic at the root of inert plastic also called under the abbrevation PE, usually used in plastic bags
Polyurethane
Also called PU. Urethane polymer used in wood glue due to its water resistance
Polyvinyl
Also called polyvinyl polymer. One of the main components of white glue
Polyvinyl acetate
CH[e]2[/e]-CH-O-COH[e]3[/e] thermoplastic polymer used in the elaboration of adhesives, films, varnishes and paints.
Polyvinyl chloride
Also called Polychloride vinyl. CH2=CHCl Polymer usually used in the sticking and soldering but also in the creation of various types of plastic such as the one used for pipes
Polyvinyl chloride
CH[e]2[/e]=CHCl Combination of chloride and polyvinyl which is part of the conception of an ester or ether
Prepolymer
Mixture of monomer and polymer aiming at polymerization
Pressure gauge
An instrument for measuring the pressure of a fluid.
Primer coat
Coating which increases the adhesion of a floor, or of paint.
S
Scouring agent
A product which effectively removes the oxides from the surface of a metal
Screeding
Referring to the action of causing all the bumps, and depressions on the ground
Self-amalgamating
That which combines or unites hetergenous elements automatically
Shoring up
Describes the manner by which part of a construction is held up by wooden or metal joists.
Silicone
Also called polysiloxane. Polymer allowing, in different forms, the manufacturing of plenty of products. It can take a liquid form, sopple, solid and can be found in glues, sealants and other adhesives
Sisal
A fiber textile derived from a mexican plant (agave) used to make cord and certain textiles.
Skirting board
The lower part of a wall or pillar in contact with the ground. Often added to the base of a wall.
Solvent
That which contains a solvent
Solvent
A substance possessing the quality of being able to dissolve other substances without altering or degrading their chemical properties
Starchy
containing starch
Substrate
An element undergoing changes which are examined after a chemical reaction.
Sulfonate
SO[e]2[/e]OH Can be found in certain salts and esters
Surfactant
A two part molecule one of which reacts to water and the other to oily substances. These molecules are particularly present in detergents.
T
Tackifier
Gives instant adhesion. This adhesion is nevertheless not definitive and a defined drying period is neccessary before subjecting the glued object to any pressure. This drying time lapse is indicated on the product.
Tacky dry
Application and drying time before sticking of a layer of adhesive on a surface
Teflon
Also called polyetrafluorethylene or PTFE. Polymer with a high resistance to chemical products and heat, can also be found in non adhesive coatings.
Tetrahydrofuran
Also called tetrahydrofurane. Ether is usually used as a solvent
Thermo hygrometry
Measure of the humidity of a place according to the heat and the pourcentage of humidity present
Thermofusible
Used to describe a substance which gives rise to adhesion when heated.
Thermoplastic
Polymer having the particularity of becoming liquid, soft due to heat and also to become malleable
To catalyze
To modify the speed of a chemical reaction without modifiying the end product of the reaction
To extrude
Referring to the action of pushing plastic through a spinneret in order to fluidify it
To exude
The action of releasing a liquid that seeps in contact with walls
To groove
Describes a surface marked with cavities or grooves.
To gum / to stick
To apply and drying time before sticking a layer of adhesive on the surface
To level off
To put at the same surface level a wall or raised surface.
To mount
Stick by exerting a pressure from the centre to the sides
To paste
Referring to the action of putting paste on an object such as wallpaper
Trichloroethylene
C[e]2[/e]HCl[e]3[/e] Also called ethylene trichloride or trichlo. This is a chemical compound usually used as a solvent and which has the particularity of not being very inflammable
Trimmings
Activity concerned with decorative details
V
Vinyl ethylene acetate
Name given to a thermoplastic copolymer which possesses the characteristics of a thermofusible glue.
W
WRAS
Water regulations advisory scheme concerned with the quality of water.
Water-soluble
That which is soluble in water or in a watery environment