spikskallar

English translation: nail heads

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Swedish term or phrase:spikskallar
English translation:nail heads
Entered by: Sven Petersson

11:52 May 24, 2010
Swedish to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Materials (Plastics, Ceramics, etc.) / Items requiring extra care when painting
Swedish term or phrase: spikskallar
På spikskallar och kvistar kan färgen smita vid första målningen, men täcks vid ommålning.

This is a very disjointed text, basically instructions for applying paint and other forms of wood treatment. It is intended for DIY readers at least as much as professionals.

Are spikskallor nail heads?
There are several references to ´dutta färg på spikskallar o. dyl. ´
I can imagine that the paint etc. does not cover properly at first, but with an extra thick layer, it fills in the dent or sets over the bulge anyway.

I´m sure most handymen/women just know that sort of thing, but thanks for any help!
Christine Andersen
Denmark
Local time: 15:57
nail heads
Explanation:
:o)
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Sven Petersson
Sweden
Local time: 15:57
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nail heads


Explanation:
:o)

Sven Petersson
Sweden
Local time: 15:57
Native speaker of: Native in SwedishSwedish, Native in EnglishEnglish
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Asker: Thanks, I knew it must be - also confirmed by my brother-in-law from Sweden when I got hold of him :-)

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