Galvanized- Protected from rust by a thin coat of zinc (on iron or steel).

Gilding- The application of metal in any form (gold or metallic leaf, metallic foil, metallic paint, etc.). Used to complement a decorative finish.

Glaze- A term used to described several types of finishing materials.

Glazing- Application of transparent or translucent pigment on a painted surface to produce blended effect.

Gloss Meter- An instrument using a standard scale to measure the amount of light reflected by paint.

Gloss-The ability of the finished surface to reflect light in a mirrorlike manner. The higher the gloss, the more scrubbable and durable the finish. Degrees of gloss include flat, velvet, eggshell, low lustre, semi-gloss and high gloss.

Grain Raising- Swelling and standing up of the wood grain caused by absorbed water or solvents.

Graining-Simulating the grain of wood by means of specially prepared colors or stains and the use of graining tools or special brushing techniques.

Ground Coat-The base coat in an antiquing system. It is applied before the graining colors, glazing or other finish coat