varnishes
Applies wood finish
Varnishes is the plural of varnish, a clear or tinted coating applied to wood, paint, or other surfaces to protect and add shine.
Multiple coats or types might be compared: The shop stocks dozens of varnishes for different finishes.
As a verb, varnishes means applies such a coating or, figuratively, glosses over unpleasant truths: He varnishes his failures with elaborate excuses.
Glossy protective coating
- shellacResinous wood coating
- polyurethaneVersatile synthetic resin compound
- enamelHard glossy coating
- sealantGap-blocking substance
topcoat · basecoat · primer · sealer · stain · glaze · coating · veneer
Lasting surface discoloration
- shellacResinous wood coating
- lacquerGlossy protective coating
- polyurethaneVersatile synthetic resin compound
- grainCereal plant's harvest unit
hardwood · softwood · furniture · cabinetry · flooring · trim · molding · refinishing
Shine or annotation
- shineEmit or reflect light
- lusterSoft reflected light
- gleamFaint reflected light
- polishSmooth by rubbing
shimmering · reflective · radiant · sleek · buffed · satiny · glossy · matte
Impervious to moisture
- weatherproofResistant to outdoor elements
- UV-resistantWithstands solar radiation damage
- corrosion-resistantWithstands oxidation and decay
- stain-resistantRepels marks and discoloration
abrasion-resistant · rustproof · preservative · sealant · hardener · fade-resistant · scratch-resistant · protective
Without obstruction or fog
- translucentPermitting diffused light passage
- transparentAllowing light through
- tintedGiven subtle coloration
- amberHardened ancient tree secretion
opaque · cloudy · milky · crystal · see-through · colored · pigmented · stained
lacquer
Glossy protective coating
- shellacResinous wood coating
- polyurethaneVersatile synthetic resin compound
- enamelHard glossy coating
sealant · topcoat · basecoat · primer · sealer · stain · glaze · coating · veneer · patina
stain
Lasting surface discoloration
- shellacResinous wood coating
- lacquerGlossy protective coating
- polyurethaneVersatile synthetic resin compound
grain · hardwood · softwood · furniture · cabinetry · flooring · trim · molding · refinishing · restoration
gloss
Shine or annotation
polish · shimmering · reflective · radiant · sleek · buffed · satiny · glossy · matte · semi-gloss
waterproof
Impervious to moisture
- weatherproofResistant to outdoor elements
- UV-resistantWithstands solar radiation damage
- corrosion-resistantWithstands oxidation and decay
stain-resistant · abrasion-resistant · rustproof · preservative · sealant · hardener · fade-resistant · scratch-resistant · protective · durable
clear
Without obstruction or fog
- translucentPermitting diffused light passage
- transparentAllowing light through
- tintedGiven subtle coloration
amber · opaque · cloudy · milky · crystal · see-through · colored · pigmented · stained · dyed
brush
Bristled cleaning tool
thinning · stirring · straining · recoat · layers · coverage · streaking · drips · runs
- chemicalschemicals, compounds, acids, reagents, solutions
- painting suppliesbrushes, paint, paint tubes, paintbrush, brush
- Drysalterydyes, dyestuff, pigments, chemicals, borax
- paintingoil painting, watercolor, acrylic paint, oils, oil paints
- embellishesadorns, beautifies, decorates, ornaments, garnishes
- nail varnishFingernail coating liquid
- nail varnishesColored liquid for fingertips
- varnish removerSolvent for dried coatings
- varnish techniquesApproaches to applying protective coats
varnish, unvarnished, varnished, varnishing, revarnished, revarnishing