Feathering definition

Feathering means light sanding of interior surfaces, performed after damaged material has been removed by scraping, to soften abrupt transitions between: bare substrate and remaining intact paint; or exposed layers of intact paint; or patching materials and the surrounding surface. Proper feathering will produce a surface which, after painting, has no edges that can be lifted with a fingernail.
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Feathering must also be performed when grinding or chipping.
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Feathering means the adjustment of turbine blade pitch to slow the blades down.
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Examples of Feathering in a sentence

  • Feathering nests rather than imposing discipline on the Nation’s fuel use.

  • Feathering of asphalt is not acceptable without written approval from the City Engineer.


More Definitions of Feathering

Feathering means light sanding of interior surfaces, performed after damaged material has been removed by scraping, to soften abrupt transitions between: bare substrate and remaining intact paint; or exposed layers of intact paint; or patching materials and the surrounding surface.
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