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2. Varnish - Wikipedia

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   A table green wood-stained and varnished with three layers of polyurethane varnish. Polyurethane varnishes are typically hard, abrasion-resistant, and durable coatings. They are popular for hardwood floors but are considered by some wood finishers to be difficult or unsuitable for finishing furniture or other detailed pieces. Polyurethanes are ...

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. 10 Outdoor Furniture Covers That Protect Your Items From ...

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   Many outdoor furniture covers are designed for rectangular or square pieces, so if you prefer a round table for your outdoor dining room, whether glass, metal or wooden, this is a great way to ...

5. Ammonia fuming - Wikipedia

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   Ammonia fuming is a wood finishing process that darkens wood and brings out the grain pattern. It consists of exposing the wood to fumes from a strong aqueous solution of ammonium hydroxide which reacts with the tannins in the wood. The process works best on white oak because of the high tannin content of this wood.

6. 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 ...

7. Mahogany - Wikipedia

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   Mahogany also resists wood rot, making it attractive in boat construction and outdoor decking. It is a tonewood , [ 50 ] often used for musical instruments, particularly the backs, sides and necks of acoustic guitars, electric guitar bodies, [ 51 ] and drum shells because of its ability to produce a very deep, warm tone compared to other ...