p1-wood finishes Flashcards
acrylic varnish
in gloss, satin, matt, clear or colour
apply thin coat with brush in direction of grain
-rub down between coats with fine-grade glass paper
-provides hard, tough, heatproof, waterproof, clear finish
water-based paints
-gloss, satin, matt, metallic.
applied with brush, roller, spray
wood knots treated with knotting solution prevent the resin oozing out
-surface primed before
provides protection and colour indoor and outdoor use
-aesthetically pleasing, tougher, harder
stains
-available in colours and types
-applied with brush , roller, spray
surface should be grease-free prior
-helps colour and enhance grain
-makes inexpensive wood look expensive
colour wash
available in diff colour
applied with wet sponge
-helps colour wood make it aesthetically pleasing
wax
-clear, coloured waxes for indoor products
- brush, cloth applied with once dry buffed with lint free cloth
buffed for high gloss finish
-increases hardness, toughness
-clear finish
yacht varnish
available in high gloss and satin
brush, sprayed directly onto wood
- outside all year round like doors, window frames
increase toughness, hardness, weather resistance
Danish oil
clear, colour tints
apply with lint free cloth, rub the oil into surface in direction of grain.
-leave wood for 5min rub away excess with cloth
sand or rub with wire wool to open up
- not a hardwearing finish builds up a matt, water-resistant finish
Teak oil
clear tint only
- apply with lint free cloth, rub oil into surface of wood direction of grain.
leave for 5 mins then rub away with clean cloth
-used for naturally oily woods - outdoor woods use weather resistant and to fungal and insect attack
aesthetically pleasing
pressure treating
wood is placed in pressure vessel containing solution of copper sulphate.
vacuum and pressure controlled to force the preservative into fibres of wood is steam dries
-helps protect wood for up to 50 years to rot, insect, fungal attack and weathering
