Architectural Woodworking Finishes

Question 1

typ to protect it from moisture/chemicals/contact,

and enhance appearance.

Answer 1

Finishes

Question 2

open grain woods req before finishing

Answer 2

filler = more uniform appearance

Question 3

lighten wood/uniform color

Answer 3

bleach

Question 4

only used @ closed grain wood solid stock, and mdf sheet materials

Answer 4

opaque finishes

Question 5

high nitrocellulose content modified w resins/plasticizers,

dissolved in a volatile solvent.

Answer 5

Lacquer

Question 6

catalyzed lacquers

Answer 6

= extra ingredient.
speeds drying time,
additional hardness.

Question 7

resins dissolved in volatile liquid.

Answer 7

varnish

Question 8

varnish w high solids content =

Answer 8

opaque

Question 9

synthetic finish w very hard, durable finish.

Answer 9

polyurethane

Question 10

polyurethane disadvantages

Answer 10

difficult repair/refinish.

Question 11

polyurethane advantages

Answer 11

superior resistance to water, household chemicals, abrasion.

Question 12

opaque polyurethanes: sheens

Answer 12

from dull satin to full gloss.

Question 13

synthetic finish.

hardest, most durable.

Answer 13

polyesters

Question 14

polyesters disadvantages

Answer 14

difficult to repair/refinish

Question 15

polyesters advantages

Answer 15

very durable, as much as 80% the hardness of glass.

Question 16

polyesters opaque can be

Answer 16

colored,

only full gloss sheen.