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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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   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. Finishing oil - Wikipedia

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   A finishing oil is a vegetable oil used for wood finishing. These finishes are a historical finish for wood, primarily as means of making it weather or moisture resistant. Finishing oils are easily applied, by wiping with a cloth. They are also simply made, by extraction from plant sources with relatively simple processing.

7. Enamel paint - Wikipedia

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   Fast dry enamel – Can dry within 10–15 minutes of application. Ideal for refrigerators, counters, and other industrial finishes. [7] High-temp enamel – May be used for engines, brake calipers, exhaust pipe and BBQs. Enamel paint is also used on wood to make it resistant to the elements via the waterproofing and rotproofing properties of ...