revarnishing
Applying fresh lacquer
Revarnishing is applying a fresh coat of varnish to a surface that was previously varnished.
The process typically involves sanding or stripping the old finish before applying new varnish: The antique desk needs revarnishing.
Floors, furniture, and boats commonly require revarnishing to restore their protective sheen.
Friction-smoothing a surface
- strippingRemoving outer layers
- primingMaking ready beforehand
- sealingMaking impermeable
- stainingApplying dye or pigment
lacquering · shellacking · topcoat · polyurethane · brushstrokes · spraygun · woodgrain · smoothing
Shine or annotation
radiance · sparkle · brightness · reflection · satin · shimmer · matte · semi-gloss
Old valued collectible
- furnitureMovable room objects
- conservationPreventing waste or loss
- woodworkCraft of building with lumber
- heritageInherited cultural legacy
craftsmanship · restorer · patina · preservation · refurbishment · cabinetry · joinery · touch-up
Gap-blocking substance
- waterproofingMaking impervious to moisture
- deteriorationProcess of declining quality
- preservationMaintaining something's condition
- coatingApplied surface covering
barrier · durability · weatherproofing · longevity · humidity
sanding
Friction-smoothing a surface
staining · lacquering · shellacking · topcoat · polyurethane · brushstrokes · spraygun · woodgrain · smoothing · basecoat
gloss
Shine or annotation
polish · radiance · sparkle · brightness · reflection · satin · shimmer · matte · semi-gloss · depth
antique
Old valued collectible
- furnitureMovable room objects
- conservationPreventing waste or loss
- woodworkCraft of building with lumber
heritage · craftsmanship · restorer · patina · preservation · refurbishment · cabinetry · joinery · touch-up · heirloom
sealant
Gap-blocking substance
- waterproofingMaking impervious to moisture
- deteriorationProcess of declining quality
- preservationMaintaining something's condition
coating · barrier · durability · weatherproofing · longevity · humidity
revarnishingstripping
Removing outer layers
sanding · paint stripping · scraping · abrading · deglossing
revarnishingneglecting
Failing to attend to
weathering · abandoning · exposing · damaging
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