Finished Of Wood

Question 1

Painting

Answer 1

Seals the wood but usually disguises grain- more even and unnatural.
Brushing, Rolling or spraying.

Question 2

Varnishing

Answer 2

Hard transparent. Internal and external use.
Makes wood water resistant. Protection from Rot.
Brush or spray.

Question 3

Staining

Answer 3

normally to alter the color of the wood, making lighter woods to appear darker in color. Does not protect the wood from decay. Varnish can be applied after to protect.
Brush or rubbing

Question 4

Color Washing

Answer 4

Similar to staining but uses paint instead of stain. Provides color of paint but allows grain to be visible.

Question 5

waxing

Answer 5

Rubbing onto wood. Does not penetrate the wood but sits on the surface. Enhanced aesthetics of wood but no protection (apart from oxidisation)

Question 6

Oiling

Answer 6

No protection but adds depth to the grain, making it more prominent. Rubbed onto surface and penetrates the pores.

Question 7

Tanalising

Answer 7

Treating the wood with preservatives (copper sulphate and other salts) under pressure.
Water removed, chamber filled with preservatives, sawn and planed timber into vessel, left under pressure, timber steam dried. Main advantage is it can be done to uncut timber before manufacture of finished product. Lasts 50 years.

Question 8

Polymer Lamination

Answer 8

A layer of polymer can be applied to the wood to provide a waterproof, hard and tough surface to it. Aesthetics can also be added such as grain.