Finishes

Question 1

Name atleast 4 finishes

Answer 1

Varnish
Oil (Danish oil)
Stain
Wax
Paint
Dip coating
Polish

Question 2

What is the purpose of varnish

Answer 2

Its main purpose is to seal and protect wood products while showing off the wood’s distinctive grain and natural beauty.

Question 3

What are the benefits of using varnish?

Answer 3

• Aesthetic appearance.
• Ease of application.
• Increases durability.
• Reduces chances of rot.

Question 4

Describe oil (Danish oil)

Answer 4

Oil or more specifically Danish oil is a highly versatile oil that is water resistant and food safe. This makes it a popular choice for real wood kitchen worktops, food utensils, wooden tool handles and more. It dries to a hard, satin finish and is very easy to maintain.

Question 5

What are the benefits of using oil (Danish oil)

Answer 5

• Aesthetic appearance.
• Ease of application.
• Increases durability.
  Reduces chances of rot.

Question 6

Describe stain

Answer 6

Wood stain (also known as wood tint) is comprised of a colorant and a solvent (like alcohol or water). Unlike wood stain, which sits on the top of the wood surface, wood dye penetrates the wood and colours the wood from within. The colour is more translucent than the colour from a wood stain.

Question 7

What are the benefits of using stain

Answer 7

• Aesthetic appearance.
• Ease of application.
  Increases durability.

Question 8

Describe wax

Answer 8

Wax protects against bumps and spills, helping your wood stay healthy for longer. It also forms a barrier against dust, making cleaning easy. Wax is straightforward to apply, it often comes in wax or liquid form, and you apply by rubbing with a rag or like you would paint.

Question 9

What are the benefits of using wax

Answer 9

• Aesthetic appearance.
• Ease of application.
  Increases durability.

Question 10

Describe paint

Answer 10

Paint is essentially the same as varnish, although it contains coloured pigments. Paints are applied with a brush or spray gun and add a protective layer to the surface. Paints are available as matt, silk and gloss finishes and they are either water based or oil (solvent) based. Unlike many other finishes that enhance the natural grain of the wood, paints hide the grain.

Question 11

What are the benefits of using paint?

Answer 11

• Aesthetic appearance.
• Ease of application.
• Increases durability.
  Reduces chances of rot.

Question 12

Describe dip coating

Answer 12

Dip coating is an industrial coating process which is used, for example, to manufacture bulk products such as coated fabrics and condoms and specialised coatings for example in the biomedical field.

Question 13

What are the benefits of using dip coating

Answer 13

• Prevents corrosion.
• Aesthetic appearance.
• Ease of application.
  Increases durability.

Question 14

Describe polish

Answer 14

Polish protects the table from scratching. But when you polish furniture or floors regularly with a spray or liquid product, you help to keep them looking new at the same time. Polish also reduces the friction of a wood surface, so there’s less adhesive on which dust will cling.

Question 15

What are the benefits of using polish

Answer 15

• Aesthetic appearance.
• Ease of application.
• Increases durability.
  Reduces chances of rot.