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
3
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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