varnishing
Coating with finish
Varnishing is the act of applying varnish—a clear, hard finish that protects and adds sheen to wood or other surfaces.
The term extends to any glossy coating process: The varnishing of the boat took all weekend.
Figuratively, varnishing means making something appear better than it is, adding a deceptive gloss: His memoir involves some varnishing of the truth.
Versatile synthetic resin compound
- shellacResinous wood coating
- lacquerGlossy protective coating
- stainLasting surface discoloration
- sandingFriction-smoothing a surface
grain · sealer · wood filler · hardwood · veneer · oak · maple · mahogany
Shine or annotation
- satinGlossy-surfaced woven cloth
- matteNon-reflective surface finish
- semi-glossPartially reflective coating
- eggshellBrittle ovum casing
luster · sheen · flat · high-gloss · silky · smooth · reflective · lustrous
Outermost garment layer
- basecoatFoundational paint layer
- undercoatPreparatory paint layer
- sealantGap-blocking substance
- primerPreparatory coat or guide
coating · drying · curing · sanding · buffing · spraying · brushing · wiping
Using petroleum as solvent
- water-basedHaving water as medium
- solvent-basedUsing chemical dissolvers
- alkydSynthetic resin for coatings
- acrylicSynthetic resin or fiber
marine · spar · polyurethane · epoxy · tung oil · linseed oil · resin · volatile
Column of vertebrae
- coverProtect by overlaying
- leatherTanned animal skin
- giltCovered with gold
- boardsPlanks or governing bodies
endpapers · cloth · case · tooling · finishing · restoration · binding · marbling
Making impervious to moisture
- weatherproofingProtection from outdoor conditions
- UV-resistantWithstands solar radiation damage
- preservationMaintaining something's condition
- sealingMaking impermeable
moisture barrier · scratch-resistant · durability · longevity · wear-resistant · conservation · stabilization · encapsulation
polyurethane
Versatile synthetic resin compound
sanding · grain · sealer · wood filler · hardwood · veneer · oak · maple · mahogany · walnut
gloss
Shine or annotation
- satinGlossy-surfaced woven cloth
- matteNon-reflective surface finish
- semi-glossPartially reflective coating
eggshell · luster · sheen · flat · high-gloss · silky · smooth · reflective · lustrous · gleaming
topcoat
Outermost garment layer
primer · coating · drying · curing · sanding · buffing · spraying · brushing · wiping · thinning
oil-based
Using petroleum as solvent
- water-basedHaving water as medium
- solvent-basedUsing chemical dissolvers
- alkydSynthetic resin for coatings
acrylic · marine · spar · polyurethane · epoxy · tung oil · linseed oil · resin · volatile · VOC
spine
Column of vertebrae
boards · endpapers · cloth · case · tooling · finishing · restoration · binding · marbling · headband
waterproofing
Making impervious to moisture
- weatherproofingProtection from outdoor conditions
- UV-resistantWithstands solar radiation damage
- preservationMaintaining something's condition
sealing · moisture barrier · scratch-resistant · durability · longevity · wear-resistant · conservation · stabilization · encapsulation
- restorationrestoration, repair, renovation, rebuilding, refurbishment
- boat repairshull repair, antifouling, deck repair, caulking, sealing
- DIYbuilding, woodworking, carpentry, electrical, crafting
- deceptionlie, lies, lying, fake, fraud
- coatingcoating, covering, glazing, lacquering, plating
- decoratingdecorating, adorning, embellishing, ornamenting, beautifying
varnishingstripping
Removing outer layers
paint stripping · stripping down · removing · scraping · sanding
varnishingexposing
Making something known
weathering · neglecting · baring · unsealing · roughening
varnishingexposing
Making something known
revealing · unmasking · laying bare · telling the truth · debunking