coatings

Question 1

How to apply polyurethane varnish ( acrylic varnish)?

Answer 1

-thin coat
-rub with glass paper between coats

Question 2

properties of polyurethane varnish (acrylic varnish) (5):

Answer 2

-hard
-tough
-heatproof
-waterproof
-grain can be seen through finish

Question 3

Is polyurethane varnish ( acrylic varnish) heatproof?

Answer 3

Yes

Question 4

Is polyurethane varnish ( acrylic varnish) able to protect from fungal, rot and insects attack?

Answer 4

No

Question 5

Does polyurethane varnish ( acrylic varnish) let you see wood grain through it?

Answer 5

Yes

Question 6

Do you apply polyurethane varnish ( acrylic varnish) by: using a thin coat, rubbing with glass paper between coats?

Answer 6

yes

Question 7

Do you apply polyurethane varnish ( acrylic varnish) by: priming the surface, treating the wood knots?

Answer 7

No

Question 8

How to apply water-based paints?

Answer 8

-prime surface
-treat wood knots

Question 9

properties of water-based paints (4)

Answer 9

-Aesthetically pleasing
-hard
-tough
-water-resistant

Question 10

is being aesthetically pleasing a property of water-based paints?

Answer 10

Yes

Question 11

is being water resistant a property of water-based paints?

Answer 11

Yes

Question 12

is being heatproof a property of water-based paints?

Answer 12

No

Question 13

Do you apply water-based paints by: priming the surface, treating the wood knots?

Answer 13

yes

Question 14

Do you apply water-based paints by: applying with a wet sponge?

Answer 14

No

Question 15

How to apply stains? (1)

Answer 15

• on a greese-free surface

Question 16

properties of stains (3)

Answer 16

-enhance grain
-makes cheap wood look expensive
.has no protective properties

Question 17

Is having no protective properties a disadvantage for stains or for water-based paints?

Answer 17

Stains

Question 18

which finish makes cheap wood look expensive?

Answer 18

stains

Question 19

do you apply stains by: applying with a brush or cloth, once dry buff with a cloth

Answer 19

no

Question 20

do you apply stains by : applying with a cloth, leave wood to absorb for 5 mins, lightly sand with wire wool

Answer 20

no

Question 21

Are stains for outdoor use?

Answer 21

No - as no protective properties

Question 22

how to apply colour wash? (1)

Answer 22

-apply with a wet sponge

Question 23

properties of colour wash (3)

Answer 23

-colours wood while being able to see the grain
-vintage style
.no protective properties

Question 24

Does colour wash have any disadvantages?

Answer 24

Yes, it has no protective properties

Question 25

Do you apply colour wash with a brush, cloth or sponge

Answer 25

apply with a wet sponge

Question 26

Which finish gives a vintage style?

Answer 26

colour wash

Question 27

is being tough a property of colour wash?

Answer 27

no, it has no protective properties

Question 28

Does colour wash give a high-gloss finish?

Answer 28

No

Question 29

how to apply wax? (2)

Answer 29

-apply with a brush or a cloth -once dry buffet with a cloth

Question 30

Properties of wax (4)

Answer 30

- possible high-gloss finish - tough -hard -make the grain visible

Question 31

is being tough a property of wax

Answer 31

Yes

Question 32

when applying wax, does it need to be on a greese-proof surface

Answer 32

no

Question 33

is one of the properties of wax: making cheap wood look expensive?

Answer 33

No - that's wood stains

Question 34

is wax weather resistant?

Answer 34

No

Question 35

is wax resistant to fungal, rot, and insect attacks?

Answer 35

no

Question 36

How does pressure treating work? (3)

Answer 36

-placed in a pressure vessel with salts, preservatives and copper sulfate -controlled vacuum and pressure -steam dried

Question 37

properties of pressure treating (5)

Answer 37

-protects from rot -protects from fungal attac, -protects from insect attacks -protects from weathering - properties last for around 50 years

Question 38

how long do the properties of pressure treating usually last?

Answer 38

50 yrs

Question 39

is being hard a property of pressure treating?

Answer 39

No

Question 40

does pressure treating protect from fungal attacks?

Answer 40

Yes

Question 41

how is wood that has been pressure treated dried?

Answer 41

It's steam dried

Question 42

what is the solution in the pressure vessel made up of? (3)

Answer 42

-salts -preservatives -copper sulfate

Question 43

how to apply yacht varnish? (1)

Answer 43

-with brush or spray

Question 44

properties of yacht varnish? (4)

Answer 44

-outdoor use -tough -hard -weather resistant

Question 45

is rot resistance a property of yacht varnish?

Answer 45

No

Question 46

do you apply yacht varnish by : cloth, leave wood to absorb for 5 mins

Answer 46

No - use a brush or a spray

Question 47

does yacht varnish enhance grain?

Answer 47

No

Question 48

is yacht varnish for outdoor use?

Answer 48

yes

Question 49

to apply yacht varnish do you need to : prime surface, treat wood knots

Answer 49

No that's water-based paints

Question 50

How to apply Danish oil? (5)

Answer 50

-Can be clear or colour -with a cloth -leave wood to absorb for 5min -lightly sand with wire wool -needs regular application

Question 51

properties of Danish oil (4)

Answer 51

-maintains natural appearance -enhances grain - water-resistant .not very hardwareing

Question 52

what is a disadvantage of Danish oil?

Answer 52

- it's not very hard-wearing

Question 53

does Danish oil need regular application ?

Answer 53

Yes

Question 54

is Danish oil used for oily woods?

Answer 54

no, that's teak oil

Question 55

what's the similarities in properties between Danish oil and teak oil? (1)

Answer 55

-both enhance grain

Question 56

is Danish oil only available in colour ?

Answer 56

no, it's also in clear

Question 57

How to apply teak oil? (3)

Answer 57

-cloth -leave wood to absorb for 5mins -used for oily woods

Question 58

properties of teak oil (5)

Answer 58

-outdoor use -weather resistant -fungal resistant -enhances grain -resistant to insect attacks

Question 59

which two finishes need to be left for 5 mins so that the wood can absorb ?

Answer 59

-teak oil -danish oil

Question 60

is teak oil applied by brush, spray or cloth

Answer 60

cloth

Question 61

is toughness a property of teak oil?

Answer 61

No

Question 62

Is outdoor use a property of teak oil?

Answer 62

Yes

Question 63

What finish is mainly used for oily woods ?

Answer 63

teak oil