Finishing

Wood is a porous- it absorbs virtually all spills on its surface. These spills contribute to untimely degradation, making your wood undesirable over time.

Thanks to different wood finishing , you can now restore your wood to its former beauty. Let’s look at wood finishing.

Wood finishing is the process of coating wood with special formulas to protect it from damages and beautify it at the same time. These formula dry to a durable hard shell to keep your wood protected for years.

Among your choices in wood finishing products include paints, varnishes, rubbed oils, and stains.

What Are the Different Types Of Wood Finishing? 

Wood is among the commonly used building material that has been woodworkers’ favorite for years.

However, wood needs to be protected from chemicals, moisture, weathering, and other environmental damaging elements, to keep it functioning at its best.

If not protected, wood will succumb to these elements, become dull, crack, and deteriorate. 

It’s therefore important to apply wood finishing products to avoid sacrificing your wood’s natural beauty. But what are the different types of wood finishing? 

First, there are two types of wood finish: penetrating and surface finish. Each type delivers a unique level of appearance and protection, meaning it’s necessary to settle for the right finish.

Penetrating wood finishes provide a more natural look as they soak into the wood’s surface.

You can achieve a better sheen by applying these finishes with a clean rag and later wiping off the excess.

Surface finishes sit on the wood’s surface to create a durable protective layer. They are primarily used on woods that endure a lot of wear and tear due to their exceptional performance.

Shellac, lacquer, varnish, polyurethane, and wax are among the wood finishing products in this category. 

Let’s now discuss the different types of wood finishes.

• Stains

Stains change your wood’s color or shade. They highlight the wood grain, darken, or lighten the natural tones.

Although stain is not considered a wood finish, some come premixed with sealers to protect the wood from environmental damage. Here are the different types of stains: 

• Linseed Oil-based Stain

Linseed oil-based stains remain on the wood’s surface to add colour, depth, and protection.

They are wiped on in thick coats, become opaque when dry, and react well with pigments. 

• Turpentine-based, Alcohol-based, and Water-based Stains

This is another stain category. The water-based stains are powdered, so you must mix them before use.

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