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2. Wood finishing - Wikipedia

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   Finishing is the final step of the manufacturing process that gives wood surfaces desirable characteristics, including enhanced appearance and increased resistance to moisture and other environmental agents. Finishing can also make wood easier to clean [3] and keep it sanitized, sealing pores that can be breeding grounds for bacteria. Finishing ...

3. Primer (paint) - Wikipedia

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   Primer reduces the number of paint coats needed for good coverage and even color. A thin layer of paint may still be permeable to water. Water can permeate into the wood and cause warping, mildew, or dry rot. Primer improves the waterproofing of the finish. [4] Primers are not used as part of a wood stain treatment because they obscure the wood ...

4. Paint sealant - Wikipedia

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   Salt may be a factor that many protective sealants do not defend against, and thus salt water may break down protective layers to get at the metal and corrode it. Paint sealant works by filling into the pores and irregular surface of the body thereby creating a smooth finish on top. The way it helps is it denies a sticking surface to foreign ...

5. 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.

6. Lacquer - Wikipedia

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   Lacquer sheen is a measurement of the shine for a given lacquer. [8] Different manufacturers have their own names and standards for their sheen. [ 8 ] The most common names from least shiny to most shiny are: flat, matte, eggshell, satin, semi-gloss, and gloss (high).

7. N.J. Man Accused of Stabbing His Fiancée to Death 1 ... - AOL

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   A New Jersey man is reportedly facing a murder charge after his fiancée was killed the morning after he shared a video which appears to show him publicly proposing to her.

8. Paint sheen - Wikipedia

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   The sheen [4] or gloss level of a paint is principally determined by the ratio of resinous, adhesive binder, which solidifies after drying, and solid, powdery pigment.The more binder the coating contains, the more regular reflection will be made from its smooth surface; conversely, with less binder, grains of pigment become exposed to the surface, scattering the light and providing matte ...

9. Winter Weight Gain: Why It Happens (& 6 Tips to Avoid It) - AOL

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   3. Drink More Water. Drinking more water can help keep your appetite in check, making it easier to stick to healthy foods and portion sizes.Plus, by making water your go-to, you might naturally ...