wood finishing
Lumber surface enhancement
Wood finishing is the process of treating wooden surfaces with stains, oils, varnishes, lacquers, or other coatings to enhance appearance and protect against moisture, wear, and decay.
The term covers everything from simple oiling to elaborate multi-coat systems: The wood finishing on that antique is immaculate.
A wood finisher applies these treatments professionally.
Versatile synthetic resin compound
- lacquerGlossy protective coating
- shellacResinous wood coating
- varnishLiquid that dries glossy
- tung oilPlant-based drying finish
linseed oil · beeswax · stain · sealer · topcoat · clearcoat · epoxy · urethane
Non-reflective surface finish
- satinGlossy-surfaced woven cloth
- semi-glossPartially reflective coating
- glossShine or annotation
- high-glossIntensely reflective sheen
flat · eggshell · sheen · luster · reflectivity · patina · silkiness · smoothness
Friction-smoothing a surface
- stainingApplying dye or pigment
- sealingMaking impermeable
- varnishingApplying protective clear coating
- lacqueringApplying glossy protective coating
shellacking · waxing · oiling · buffing · burnishing · bleaching · glazing · toning
Friction-smoothing a surface
- degreasingRemoving oily substances
- strippingRemoving outer layers
- scrapingRubbing away material
- planingRemoving surface material
Reddish-brown tropical lumber
- walnutEdible hard-shelled seed
- ebonyDense dark tropical wood
- oakQuercus genus member
- cherryRed stone fruit
maple · rosewood · teak · cedar · golden oak · provincial · whitewash · natural
Surface tactile quality
- patternRecurring arrangement or template
- figureOutline or numeral
- knotsSecured loops in rope
- growth ringsAnnual layers in wood
pores · cathedral · quarter-sawn · burl · curl · fiddleback · end grain
polyurethane
Versatile synthetic resin compound
tung oil · linseed oil · beeswax · stain · sealer · topcoat · clearcoat · epoxy · urethane · acrylic
matte
Non-reflective surface finish
- satinGlossy-surfaced woven cloth
- semi-glossPartially reflective coating
- glossShine or annotation
high-gloss · flat · eggshell · sheen · luster · reflectivity · patina · silkiness · smoothness · depth
sanding
Friction-smoothing a surface
- stainingApplying dye or pigment
- sealingMaking impermeable
- varnishingApplying protective clear coating
lacquering · shellacking · waxing · oiling · buffing · burnishing · bleaching · glazing · toning · charring
sanding
Friction-smoothing a surface
- degreasingRemoving oily substances
- strippingRemoving outer layers
- scrapingRubbing away material
mahogany
Reddish-brown tropical lumber
cherry · maple · rosewood · teak · cedar · golden oak · provincial · whitewash · natural · amber
texture
Surface tactile quality
growth rings · pores · cathedral · quarter-sawn · burl · curl · fiddleback · end grain
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wood finishingraw wood
Timber without finish
untreated wood · natural wood · uncoated · unsealed · rough lumber
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