lacquerings
Resin finish applications
Lacquerings are applications of lacquer, the glossy protective coating applied to wood, metal, or other surfaces.
The term covers both the process and its results—multiple coats or instances of applying this hard, shiny finish.
The antique cabinet's original lacquerings had yellowed with age.
The word appears most often in contexts involving furniture restoration, decorative arts, or industrial finishing work.
Decorative black varnish technique
- chinoiserieWestern art imitating Eastern design
- marquetryDecorative veneer patterning
- inlayEmbedded surface ornamentation
- veneerDecorative outer layer
woodwork · artisan · restoration · embellishment · furniture · gilding · decorative · tradition
Liquid that dries glossy
- enamelHard glossy coating
- resinViscous plant secretion
- polyurethaneVersatile synthetic resin compound
- epoxyCatalyst-cured bonding compound
sealer · primer · glaze · topcoat · undercoat · sealant · preservative · acrylic
Soft surface luster
- lusterSoft reflected light
- glossShine or annotation
- shineEmit or reflect light
- gleamingReflecting light brightly
polished · reflective · lustrous · sleek · satiny · buffed · smooth · high-gloss
Making impervious to moisture
- preservationMaintaining something's condition
- durabilityResistance to wear
- barrierObstruction preventing passage
- weatherproofResistant to outdoor elements
corrosion-resistant · moisture-resistant · hardening · shielding · sealing · resilience · longevity · scratch-resistant
japanning
Decorative black varnish technique
- chinoiserieWestern art imitating Eastern design
- marquetryDecorative veneer patterning
- inlayEmbedded surface ornamentation
veneer · woodwork · artisan · restoration · embellishment · furniture · gilding · decorative · tradition · technique
varnish
Liquid that dries glossy
- enamelHard glossy coating
- resinViscous plant secretion
- polyurethaneVersatile synthetic resin compound
epoxy · sealer · primer · glaze · topcoat · undercoat · sealant · preservative · acrylic · urethane
sheen
Soft surface luster
gleaming · polished · reflective · lustrous · sleek · satiny · buffed · smooth · high-gloss · semi-gloss
waterproofing
Making impervious to moisture
- preservationMaintaining something's condition
- durabilityResistance to wear
- barrierObstruction preventing passage
weatherproof · corrosion-resistant · moisture-resistant · hardening · shielding · sealing · resilience · longevity · scratch-resistant · wear-resistant