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2. Varnish - Wikipedia

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   Varnish on wood stairs Varnished oak floor. Varnish is a clear transparent hard protective coating or film. It is not to be confused with wood stain. It usually has a yellowish shade due to the manufacturing process and materials used, but it may also be pigmented as desired. It is sold commercially in various shades.

3. Wood finishing - Wikipedia

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   Clear finishes are intended to make wood look good and meet the demands to be placed on the finish. Choosing a clear finish for wood involves trade-offs between appearance, protection, durability, safety, requirements for cleaning, and ease of application. The following table compares the characteristics of different clear finishes.

4. Lacquer - Wikipedia

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   In modern techniques, lacquer means a range of clear or pigmented coatings that dry by solvent evaporation to produce a hard, durable finish. The finish can be of any sheen level from ultra matte to high gloss, and it can be further polished as required. Lacquer finishes are usually harder and more brittle than oil-based or latex paints and are ...

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. 118 Satisfying Before And After Restoration Pics That Prove ...

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   Image credits: stickchomper Those restorations where wooden furniture is brought to its original state I enjoy the most. When antique or vintage pieces get a good cleaning, a fresh coat of stain ...

7. 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.