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2. Wood finishing - Wikipedia

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   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. 'Rubbing qualities' indicates the ease with which a finish can be manipulated to deliver the finish desired.

3. Bullnose - Wikipedia

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   Bullnose is a term used in building construction for rounded convex trim, particularly in masonry and ceramic tile. [1] It is also used in relation to road safety and ...

4. 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.

5. Wood flooring - Wikipedia

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   Polyurethane – Polyurethane floor finishes were first introduced around 1942. Water-based urethane is harder than oil-modified polyurethane and is much safer for the user. Within both categories there are many variations and other names used to describe the finish. They have very different refinishing and maintenance requirements.

6. Ammonia fuming - Wikipedia

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   For this reason, wood to be fumed for a project is often harvested from the same tree. Even so, boards from the same tree, and different regions of the same board, can still have a noticeably different colour. Where a consistent colour is important, staining or aniline dyeing may be better options. [2] Fuming has some safety issues.

7. Surface finishing - Wikipedia

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   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. Carbon steel and iron are commonly polished to a #7 finish before chrome plating.