The surface area where paint has most recently applied. Important when glossing large flat surfaces.

Edge of a wet painted area which remains workable. When painting large surfaces, it is generally necessary to join up to the edge of a paint film which has been left for an appreciable time; when this can be done by blending this edge with free working paint without any lap showing, the film is said to present a wet edge.

Property of a brushing (or rolled) paint coating that permits joining up freshly painted areas without leaving lap marks.

Length of time a wall paint can stand and be brushed back into the next stretch without showing a lap.

The time when a newly painted surface is still wet enough to blend in with adjacent areas.

The length of time during which a paint can be brushed before it becomes too dry to flow out and blend together.