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Glossary of DIY Home Improvement Terms - E

This page of our online a to z glossary of DIY home improvement terms is for do-it-yourself terms beginning with the letter 'E'.

• Earth - An electrical connection to earth by means of rods or plates.
• Efflorescence - Powdery white marks on the surface of brickwork, caused by salts left after moisture dries out.
• Eggshell paint A type of oil-based paint with a mid-sheen finish - halfway between matt and gloss (seml-gloss).
• Emery paper (cloth) - Abrasive material used to smooth metal.
• Emulsion paint - Water-based paint used principally to cover walls and ceilings.
• Enamel paint - Very dense oil-based paint used for small areas of woodwork and metal; only a single coat is required.
• End grain - The wood grain exposed by cutting across the grain. It is prone to splitting and is very absorbent.
• Epoxy grout - A two-part, epoxide-resin-based, ceramic-tile grout, with a tough, hygienic waterproof finish, which has to be mixed on site.
• Epoxy resins - Synthetic resins used in high-strength adhesives.
• Escutcheon - A protective plate in which a keyhole is cut.