refinishes
Applies new coating
Refinishes is the third-person singular form of refinish, meaning to apply a new surface treatment to something, typically furniture or floors.
The process involves stripping the old finish and applying fresh stain, paint, or varnish: She refinishes antique chairs in her garage.
The term implies restoration rather than original finishing.
Friction-smoothing a surface
- stainingApplying dye or pigment
- varnishingApplying protective clear coating
- strippingRemoving outer layers
- lacqueringApplying glossy protective coating
shellac · veneer · grain · furniture · cabinetry · woodwork · joinery · carpentry
Avid fan; also burnish
- smoothWithout roughness or difficulty
- coatingApplied surface covering
- laminateBond thin layers together
- matteNon-reflective surface finish
satin · gloss · sheen · luster · gleam · shine · wax · enamel
Return to earlier state
- revitalizeRestore strength and vitality
- rejuvenateRestore youthful vigor
- refreshRestore energy or newness
- revampRestructure extensively
renovate · repair · recondition · rehabilitate · overhaul · modernize · update · remodel
sanding
Friction-smoothing a surface
- stainingApplying dye or pigment
- varnishingApplying protective clear coating
- strippingRemoving outer layers
lacquering · shellac · veneer · grain · furniture · cabinetry · woodwork · joinery · carpentry · antique
buff
Avid fan; also burnish
- smoothWithout roughness or difficulty
- coatingApplied surface covering
- laminateBond thin layers together
matte · satin · gloss · sheen · luster · gleam · shine · wax · enamel · buffing
restore
Return to earlier state
- revitalizeRestore strength and vitality
- rejuvenateRestore youthful vigor
- refreshRestore energy or newness
revamp · renovate · repair · recondition · rehabilitate · overhaul · modernize · update · remodel · refurbish
refinishesdeteriorates
Becomes progressively worse
degrades · wears down · weathers · scratches · scuffs
- furniture refinishingRestoring worn wooden pieces