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Finishing woods - Coggle Diagram
Finishing woods
Water based paints
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heard-wearing, quick drying + easy to use and clean up
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wax finishes
easy to apply, natural wood looking finish, nourishes and protects wood
limited protection against moisture, heat / scratches. must be reapplied
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Acrylic varnish
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acrylic varnish is faster drying time, doesn't yellow over time
acrylic varnish, often used on top of paint to add durability
hardwearing, less resistant to solvents and heat
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Teak oil
teak oil not make from teak, used on dense hardwoods like teak
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suitable for indoor and outdoor applications, provides UV protection
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Polyurethane varnish
extremely tough, hardwearing that is resistant to heat, water and chemicals
liquid plastic suspended in a water / solvent. Sold as a matt, statin or gloss
Clear or tinted to highlight, enhance or alter natural wood tones
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Colour wash
artstic, distressed look and accentuate detail
applied to paint surface, roughly wiped away with a rag while still wet.
removes most of wash, some finishes behind to add texture and depth.
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Oils
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offers little protection against scratches, heat or liquid
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Danish oil
categorised as an oil, mix of oils and varnish
varnish is water resistant , durable, and stain finish
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food safe, once fulled cured
Pressure treated timber
treated prior to being sold, antimicrobial copper based preservation
high level protection, where timber is exposed weathering and possible insect/fungal attack
include construction, landscaping, fencing and playgrounds
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Polyurethane pros + cons
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water based, versions better for the environment + safer to use
durable solvent based versions, longer drying time and is greater health risk
Stains
water based stains apply colour to paint, natural grain exposed
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