restain
Apply finish anew
To restain is to apply stain again—typically to wood that has faded, worn, or been stripped of its previous finish: We'll need to restain the deck every few years.
The word can also mean to stain something a second time in laboratory or artistic contexts, or to cause a new stain on fabric that was previously cleaned.
Friction-smoothing a surface
- polyurethaneVersatile synthetic resin compound
- varnishLiquid that dries glossy
- lacquerGlossy protective coating
- sealerCoating preventing moisture penetration
finish · grain · oak · maple · cherry · pine · mahogany · walnut
darken
Diminish light in
tone · shade · hue · pigment · depth · richness · golden · ebony · chestnut · amber
sanding
Friction-smoothing a surface
- polyurethaneVersatile synthetic resin compound
- varnishLiquid that dries glossy
- lacquerGlossy protective coating
sealer · finish · grain · oak · maple · cherry · pine · mahogany · walnut · teak
touch-up
Minor cosmetic correction
fix · restore · refresh · revive · renew · conceal · fade · wear · scratch · blemish
brush
Bristled cleaning tool
saturate · blend · feather · sand · prep · strip · clean · dry · cure · layer