Surface Finishes - Timber Flashcards

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Stains

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Stains are applied to enchance or change the colour of a natural timber.

  • Applied with brush or cloth
  • Does not protect timber
  • Varnishes with stains can be bought however, these are hard to apply.
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Preservatives

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These products are applied to wood to help repel water and moisture, and in some cases resist insect attack.

  • Traditionally brown colours, recently a range of colours
  • Easy to apply with a brush
  • Commercial preservatives : added to timber through tanalising
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Varnish

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Varnish can achieve a similar finish look to polish, bit gives better protection to the surface.

  • Different types i.e. Modern Polyurethane, Acrylic
  • Build up in layers, each layer drying before sanding
  • Final coat can have a wax applied for a high quality finish
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Oils

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Oils are applied to enchance the natural oils already present in the wood.

  • Applied with cloth
  • Built up over layers
  • Oil soaks into the timber, enchancing its ability to repel moisture without ereating a layer on top of the wood
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