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Materials Flashcards

1
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Trademark for a brand of light, transparent, weather-resistant acrylic resin

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Plexiglass

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A tough, transparent, thermoplastic char. By its high-impact strength & used for lighting fixtures, safety glazing & hardware

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Polycarbonate

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A method of producing plastic film or sheeting by passing the material between a series of revolving heated rollers

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Calendaring

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Trademark brand for tough polycarbonate

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Lexan

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Trademark brand of strong, wrinkle- resistant polyester fiber

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Dacron

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A hard surfacing material consisting of superposed layers of paper impregnated w melamine & phenolic resins, fused together under heat and pressure

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Plastic laminate

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Trademark brand for plastic laminate

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Formica

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Plastic capable of softening or fusing when heated

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Thermoplastic

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Plastic laminate molded and cured; used for countertops and cabinetry

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High pressure laminate HPL

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10
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A plastic that becomes permanently rigid once heated and cooled

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Thermosetting

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Plastic laminate used for vertical

And low wear applications like cabinet surfaces

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Low pressure laminate

Also known as Melamine

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Any of numerous synthetic or natural organic materials that are mostly thermoplastic or thermosetting polymers of high molecular weight that can be moulded, extruded or drawn into objects, films or filaments

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Plastic

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13
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Trademark brand for transparent acrylic resin

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Lucite

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Emphasizes and enhances the charm of natural wood color and grain.

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Transparent finishes

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A finish that soaks into the wood pores

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Penetrating finishes

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A finish that seals wood pores for protection against water and other destructive elements.

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Surface coating (varnish)

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A finish that is made of resins dissolved in ethyl alcohol; high gloss

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Clear lacquer

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18
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Finish that is made from various gums and resins dissolved in an oil (oil varnish) + alcohol (spirit varnish)

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Varnish

2 types:
Spirit varnish - fast drying
Oil varnish - more expensive, takes longer

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A spirit varnish made of dissolving purified lac flakes in denatured alcohol

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Shellac

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20
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A finish made from boiled linseed oil and other oils

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Oil stain finish

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21
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A transparent plastic finish made off polyhydric alcohol, is known for its superior resistance

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Polyurethane finish

Only for wood

If you use it on concrete it will become yellowish

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A finish made of processed fatty acids from animals and vegetables combines with alcohol. Has an “old” look, European wood furniture

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Wax or film finishes

Can be combined w shellac or varnish

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A finish made of dyes or pigments suspended in water or oil. It alters the color of the wood or accentuates its natural color without covering the grain

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Wood stain finish

4 common types:
Water stain
Penetrating oil stain 
Pigmented oil stain 
Non-grain raising stains ( doesn't darken grain)
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24
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A finish made of various acids and chlorine compound used as bleaching agents

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Bleach finish

Types:
Chlorinated laundry bleach
Oxallic acid
Two solution bleaches

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25
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Gives a solid finish for protection and decoration

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Opaque (paints)

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26
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A natural varnish obtained from an Asian sumac, used to produce a highly polished, lustrous surface on wood

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Japanning

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27
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A series of wood core strips glued together between outer layers of veneer or thin plywood

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Plyboard

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28
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Composed of wood chips, often used as substrate

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Particle board or chipboard

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29
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Made of wood or other plant fibers compressed with a binder into rigid sheets

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Fiberboard

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30
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A brand of tempered hardboard

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Masonite

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31
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A hardboard impregnated with a frying oil or other oxidizing resin

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Tempered hard board

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32
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A brand of tempered hardboard having regularly spaced perforations, hooks may be inserted

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Pegboard

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33
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A malleable, ductile, magnetic, silver white metallic element from which pig and steel are made.

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Iron

Most abundant of all metals

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34
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To coat a metal w a hard, no corrosive film by electrolytic or chemical action

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Anodize

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35
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A lustrous, hard, brittle metallic element used in alloy steels for hardness and corrosion resistance and also for electroplating

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Chromium

  • acquires a magnetic attribute at 13F
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36
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Iron coated w zinc to prevent rust

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Galvanized iron

37
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Rattan that has a diameter of more than 25mm

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Palasan

38
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Rattan that has a diameter between 15-25mm

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Tumalim

39
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A glossy flexible bright yellow type of rattan, w diameter less than 15mm

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Sika

40
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A rattan w light cream appearance, diameter less than 15mmn

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Panlis

41
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A woody grass that grows fast and is considered a sustainable material

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Bamboo

42
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The largest palm in the Philippines reaching up to 20m in height

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Buri

43
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Skins from large animals

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Hides

44
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Skins from smaller animals

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Kips

45
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Most common stone for furniture

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Marble

46
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A very porous stone, must be filled and polished

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Travertine

47
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The sort of fittings found on flat pack self assembly furniture products

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Knock down fittings

Made of Nylon

48
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Attached to the bottom of a cabinet or chair to avoid slipping

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Glider tack

49
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Local wood used for santo sculptures

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Batikuling

50
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Wood used for bentwood furniture in the Philippines

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Guijo, Ipil and Mayapis

51
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What is the hardest wood in the Philippines? Also known as “Bakal na kahoy ng pilipinas”.

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Mangkono

52
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Climbing Palm

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Rattan

53
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Composed mainly of iron w small additions of other metals

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Ferrous metal

54
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Tough& ductile; can be hammered & bent, contains least amount of carbon, an iron w traces of silicate

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Wrought iron

55
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Iron w small amounts of carbon, silicon and sulfur

Contains the most carbon, very brittle, hardest among metals (does not bend much)

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Cast iron

56
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Iron w up to .3% carbon

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Mud steel

57
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Steel w chromium and nickel

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Stainless steel

58
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Has high resistance to corrosion; used for making sheet steel& metal lathe

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Copper- bearing steel

59
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Contains little or no iron

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Non ferrous metal

60
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Lustrous, silver white, lightweight, malleable, good thermal & electrical conductor

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Aluminum

61
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Pure metal, reddish brown

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Copper

62
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Pure metal, soft, heavy, easy to cut & work

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Lead

- can easily recovered from scrap metal

63
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Pure metal, substitute for lead, used for galvanizing iron and steel

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Zinc

64
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Pure metal, low melting point, used in plating

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Tin

65
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Combination of 2 or more metals & other substances

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Alloys

66
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Copper & tin

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Bronze

67
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Aluminum w copper, strong

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Duralumin

Used as alternative to stainless steel

68
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Copper & zinc

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Brass

69
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Chemical change accompanying the passage of an electric current

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Electro-chemical means of working with metals

70
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A process that uses colored powder that is given an electric charge, the metal part is given a negative charge. The powder (positive charge) is sprayed onto the metal, the charge allows the powder to stick to the metal. It will not corrode

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Powder coating

71
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A manner of joining metal by drilling a hole into the pieces of metal. Then inserting & fastening nuts& bolts, rivets or screws

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Mechanical means

72
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A method to join metals through the use of molten alloys

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Soldering ( if w tin alloy) and brazing ( if w brass alloy) @ 800 F

73
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an extremely strong means of joining metal

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Welding

74
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An oblong mass of metal that has been poured while still molten into a mold

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Pig

75
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Molten iron from blast furnace, cast into pigs

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Pig iron

76
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Principle ore of aluminum

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Bauxite

77
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The process generally employed to refine aluminum from bauxite

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Bayer process

78
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A greenish film or encrustation produced by oxidation on the surface of old bronze or copper

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Patina

79
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What does VOC stand for?

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Volatile organic compound

Usually made of latex

Paints w low/ no voc: Dunn Edwards, Nippon, Ace

80
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Enamel paint is used on what surface?

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Wood

Latex is for concrete (dries faster)

81
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Type of manufactured wood board that is composed of wood chips; mixed w synthetic resin glue and pressed or extruded into rigid, self supporting sheets

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Particle boards

Local: lanavit

82
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Most durable amongst all gloss finishes, but scratches and dents can’t be repaired

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Polyester

83
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Layers of wood veneer, usually odd number glued together. Usually made of narra, tanguile, almasiga, lauan

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Plywood

84
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What is the most expensive type of marble?

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Calacatta

85
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Application of thug sheet of silver on metal

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Vermeil

Gilding - gold
Ormolu - bronze

86
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Poor man’s silver

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Pewter

87
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Polytetrafluoroethylene

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Teflon

Most effective stain resistant finish available today

88
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Trade name for Polyester

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Mylar

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