Wood Finishes

Question 1

Polyurethane varnish
Acrylic varnish

Answer 1

Gloss, satin, Matt, clear, colours
Thin coat applied with brush in direction of grain

Heat proof
Water proof
Clear finish
Allows grain to show

Question 2

Water based paints

Answer 2

Gloss satin Matt metallic
Applied with roller brush spray
Wood knots treated with knitting solution to prevent spoiling brush
Surface then primed and painted

Protects and colours
Indoor and outdoor improves aesthetics
Moisture resistance

Question 3

Stains

Answer 3

Many different colours and types
Applied with brush roller or spray
Surface should be grease free before application

Makes inexpensive look expensive
Not protective

Question 4

Colour wash

Answer 4

Different colours
Applied with wet sponge

Improves aesthetics
Allows grain to show

Question 5

Wax

Answer 5

Clear and coloured for indoor
Brush cloth
Once dried buff with cloth

Question 6

Danish oil

Answer 6

Clear and colour
Leave wood to absorb
Lightly sand to open grain

Natural appearance
Not hardwearing
Water resistant if regularly build layers

Question 7

Teak oil

Answer 7

Clear tint
Used on naturally oily woods

Outdoor products
Weather and fungal attack resistant
Improves grain

Question 8

Pressure treating

Answer 8

Placed in vessel containing solution
Vacuum and pressure control to force preservative deep into wood
Then steam dried

Protects up to 50 years from rot and fungal attack and weathering
Outdoor products