wood finishes
Lumber coating options
Wood finishes are coatings applied to wooden surfaces to protect them and enhance their appearance.
They range from penetrating oils that soak into the grain to film-forming finishes like lacquer, varnish, and polyurethane that create a protective layer on top.
The choice depends on desired sheen, durability, and whether the wood will be handled or exposed to moisture: The woodworker debated between an oil finish and polyurethane.
- linseed oilPressed flax-derived drying medium
- lacquerGlossy protective coating
- brushingSweeping motion with bristles
- varnishLiquid that dries glossy
- epoxy resinTwo-component hardening adhesive
sanding · waterproofing · UV protection · tung oil · Danish oil · sealing · penetrating oil · heat resistance · stain · scratch resistance · buffing · curing · wax · spraying · shellac · polyurethane · clear coat · top coat
- woodworkingwoodworking, saw, hammer, drill, chisel
- furniture makingjoinery, cabinetry, upholstery, veneer, woodcraft
- wood productssawdust, plywood, lumber, veneer, fiberboard
- timber constructionlumber, timber frame, timber framing, framing, beams
- polymerspolymer, elastomers, monomer, polyurethane foam, silicone rubber
wood finishesraw wood
Timber without finish
untreated wood · natural wood · rough lumber · green wood · weathered wood