KD (Knockdown) — Exhibit or display components requiring on-site assembly.

Kelvin Temperature — Refers to the temperature at which a light source would be in order to produce the color of light it emits.

Kick Base (Toe Base) — Base molding or band added to structure to absorb marring caused by brooms, mops, etc.

Kiosk — A small free-standing structure, open to one or more sides, used within an exhibit for the display of printed or electronic information.

Kit — See SERVICE KIT.

Klieg Light— A powerful carbon-arc lamp producing an intense light, invented by the Kleigl brothers, American lighting experts.

Kodalith — Type of film.

Kraft Paper — Inexpensive brown wrapping paper.

Kronoflex — An inexpensive transparent or colored transparency.