Architectural Woodworking Transparent Finishes

Question 1

standard transparent lacquers:

advantages:

Answer 1

easy to apply, repaired easily, low cost.

Question 2

standard transparent lacquers:

disadvantages:

Answer 2

lack chemical/wear resistance of other finishes.

Question 3

catalysed lacquers:

Answer 3

more difficult to repair/refinish,

but more resistant to commercial/household chemicals.

Question 4

if local code prohibits other transparent lacquers

Answer 4

special water-reducible acrylic lacquer

Question 5

sim advantages lacquer,

but applied fewer coats.

Answer 5

conversion varnish

Question 6

most chemical resistance of lacquer/varnish/vinyl

Answer 6

catalyzed vinyl

Question 7

very resistant to scratch/abrasion/mechanical damage

Answer 7

vinyl

Question 8

penetrating oil advantages

Answer 8

easily applied,

rich look.

Question 9

penetrating oil disadvantages

Answer 9

require re-oiling,

tend to darken w age

Question 10

look of penetrating oil can be achieved w

Answer 10

catalyzed vinyl

Question 11

polyurethane and polyesters:

advantages:

Answer 11

most durable.

Question 12

polyurethane and polyesters:

disadvantages:

Answer 12

most expensive.

require skilled applicators.

Question 13

dull to full gloss.

only full gloss.

Answer 13

polyurethane.

polyesters.

Question 14

stain must be applied

Answer 14

prior to applying final finish

Question 15

this stain has uniform color, but raises the grain

Answer 15

water-based

Question 16

this stain has dry quickly, do not raise the grain, but less uniform.

Answer 16

solvent base

Question 17

not easily removed bc penetrating finishes

Answer 17

stains