finishings
Decorative surface details
Finishings are the final touches, details, or treatments applied to complete something.
In construction and interior design, finishings include paint, trim, fixtures, and other elements that complete a space: The house is structurally done but still needs finishings.
In textiles and manufacturing, finishings are processes that give materials their final appearance or properties.
Sewing a fabric edge
- seamsJoined fabric edges
- sergingEdge-binding stitch technique
- bindingLegally or morally required
- edgingDecorative border material
interfacing · lining · piping · facing · cuffs · collars · plackets · zippers
Applying protective clear coating
- lacqueringApplying glossy protective coating
- stainingApplying dye or pigment
- gildingApplying decorative gold coating
- glazingGlossy protective coating
polishing · waxing · buffing · sanding · sealing · patina · luster · sheen
Fitting wood pieces together
- cabinetmakingCraft of building furniture
- veneerDecorative outer layer
- inlayEmbedded surface ornamentation
- marquetryDecorative veneer patterning
parquet · intarsia · dovetail · mortise · tenon · miter · tongue-and-groove · laminating
Decorative architectural edging
- corniceOrnamental upper trim
- wainscotingLower wall wood covering
- balustradeRail supported by posts
- pilastersShallow rectangular wall projections
fretwork · stucco · plasterwork · baseboards · dado · architrave · rosettes · coffering
hemming
Sewing a fabric edge
edging · interfacing · lining · piping · facing · cuffs · collars · plackets · zippers · buttons
varnishing
Applying protective clear coating
- lacqueringApplying glossy protective coating
- stainingApplying dye or pigment
- gildingApplying decorative gold coating
glazing · polishing · waxing · buffing · sanding · sealing · patina · luster · sheen · gloss
joinery
Fitting wood pieces together
- cabinetmakingCraft of building furniture
- veneerDecorative outer layer
- inlayEmbedded surface ornamentation
marquetry · parquet · intarsia · dovetail · mortise · tenon · miter · tongue-and-groove · laminating · routing
molding
Decorative architectural edging
- corniceOrnamental upper trim
- wainscotingLower wall wood covering
- balustradeRail supported by posts
pilasters · fretwork · stucco · plasterwork · baseboards · dado · architrave · rosettes · coffering · paneling
finishingsrough-in
Concealed infrastructure stage
framing · groundwork · foundations · substructure · foundation work
finishingsstructural elements
Load-bearing architectural components
framework · skeleton · bones · support systems · foundations
- finishing touchesLast refinements before completion
- finishing offCompleting the final part
- finishing touchFinal perfecting detail
- finishing schoolInstitution teaching etiquette
- wood finishingTreating timber surfaces protectively
- finishing moveDecisive combat-ending technique