Specialized Wood Finishing Flashcards
How does Tinted Paste filler differ from Normal Paste filler?
Use of colored filler that is in contrast to the colour of the wood
Colorants available to add to paste filler?
Tempera Powders
Dye Powders
Universal colorants
Metallic dry powdered pigments
Mother of pearl pigments.
Once a filler is completely dry you should?
Apply a sealer and two coats of finish material to the surface to provide adequate protection.
What does polishing a wood finish do?
Increases gloss and smoothness
Also used to remove imperfections that occur during finishing process
When is a surface ready to be polished with pumice powder
When the surface is nicely leveled and sanded to a dull, even sheen
Why would you choose to use pumice polishing
To remove the largest surface scratches and a small amount of surface coating
Always used in the direction of the wood grain
What is rottenstone when do you use it in regards to polishing
After Pumice powder coat
Oil/mineral spirit lubricant and a felt pad used in a circular motion to help remove scratches that pumice powder left on the surface
Types of decorative finishes ?
Crackle Finish
Veiled Finish
Multi-speckled Finish
How do you accomplish a Veiled Finish?
Swirling a continuous stream of material onto a base coated, colored surface
Multi Speckled finish is also known as?
Lunar Finish because it resembles craters
Describe Multi-speckled finish
Large scale spray defect when the surface has been contaminated with oil It creates a fish eye defect.
Finish retreats from contaminated area Leaving bare spots surrounded by a rim of finish.
Popular Faux Finishes?
Simulated Marble
Simulated Wood Grain
