paintwork
noun
paint·work
ˈpānt-ˌwərk 
1
chiefly British
: paint sense 3b
2
chiefly British
: work with paint
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Black dominates the spaces through paintwork and tiling, but fresh pops of white through the bed sheets and towels help lighten the tone.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 May 2026
The Intracoastal Waterway bridge along the road will see several upgrades, including the replacement of its existing deck with a solid aluminum one, paintwork on the structural steel, upgrades to wiring and electrical components, and the replacement of the existing fender system.
—Megan Vaz, Sun Sentinel, 14 May 2026
The goal of Coolnvintage’s founder, Ricardo Pessoa, is to present restomods with flawless paintwork along with tailored upholstery draped over the top of a pristine chassis and perfect mechanicals.
—Simon De Burton, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2026
Crown molding that runs around the top of a room, where the wall meets the ceiling, is easy to fit and can add a decorative flourish and hide paintwork.
—Simon Hill, Wired News, 8 Mar. 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 May 2026
The Intracoastal Waterway bridge along the road will see several upgrades, including the replacement of its existing deck with a solid aluminum one, paintwork on the structural steel, upgrades to wiring and electrical components, and the replacement of the existing fender system.
—Megan Vaz, Sun Sentinel, 14 May 2026
The goal of Coolnvintage’s founder, Ricardo Pessoa, is to present restomods with flawless paintwork along with tailored upholstery draped over the top of a pristine chassis and perfect mechanicals.
—Simon De Burton, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2026
Crown molding that runs around the top of a room, where the wall meets the ceiling, is easy to fit and can add a decorative flourish and hide paintwork.
—Simon Hill, Wired News, 8 Mar. 2026
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“Paintwork.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/paintwork. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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