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2. French polish - Wikipedia

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   French polishing a table. French polishing is a wood finishing technique that results in a very high gloss surface, with a deep colour and chatoyancy.French polishing consists of applying many thin coats of shellac dissolved in denatured alcohol using a rubbing pad lubricated with one of a variety of oils.

3. Wood finishing - Wikipedia

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   Cures hard. Easy to rub out with steel wool or synthetic pads to reduce sheen, or buffed to a high gloss. Polyurethane water-based varnish: Transparent or paints, all sheens from 1% to 80% Excellent protection. Newer products (2009) also UV stable when noted Durable after a two-day curing period

4. Varnish - Wikipedia

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   These contain high levels of polyunsaturated fatty acids. Drying oils cure through an exothermic reaction between the polyunsaturated portion of the oil and oxygen from the air. Originally, the term "varnish" referred to finishes that were made entirely of resin dissolved in suitable solvents, either ethanol (alcohol) or turpentine. The ...

5. High-Gloss Paint May Be a High-Maintenance Finish—But ... - AOL

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   Another benefit is that high-gloss paints pair well with matte and semigloss finishes. You can use the same color in a different sheen for the majority of the wall, then add a high-gloss accent.

6. Surface finishing - Wikipedia

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   Polishing lines will be soft and less reflective than a #4 architectural finish. #7 Finish. A #7 finish is produced by polishing with a 280–320 grit belt or wheel and sisal buffing with a cut and color compound. This is a semi-bright finish that will still have some polishing lines but they will be very dull.

7. Shellac - Wikipedia

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   Shellac functions as a tough natural primer, sanding sealant, tannin-blocker, odour-blocker, stain, and high-gloss varnish. Shellac was once used in electrical applications as it possesses good insulation qualities and seals out moisture. Phonograph and 78 rpm gramophone records were made of shellac until they were gradually replaced by vinyl ...