Leveling

Name:
Leveling
Detailed information:
(1) A term used in the paint industry to describe the application properties of a paint, i.e., its ability to cover a dry surface easily and to hold its level without sagging or running. (2) The ability of a nickel-plated coating to cover surface irregularities of the substrate, achieved by the incorporation of one or more brighteners in the plating formulation. (3) Aiding the uniform dispersion of a dye in a dye bath or solution by addition of a suitable material, e.g., lignin.