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This
section describes a handful of the most commonly available
hardwoods today and the finishes
that can be achieved using them. The combination of the
two provides an endless array of possibilities. |
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learn more about a specific wood type, please click on
image to the left. |
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| FINISHES
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- Stains contain pigments and are used to tint the wood. The key to
a good finish, especially when staining wood, is in the preparation
of that wood.
All woods are not the same and each has it's strengths and weaknesses.
Sometimes, many layers are required to achieve the desired results,
while other times one or two coats is all that is needed. That is
why each piece must be properly prepared according to the desired
finish.
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- Paints contain colored pigments and sit on the wood to form a protective
coating. The color choices are endless which makes painting a piece
of furniture so attractive as it can be made to match an existing
color scheme or it can be custom painted so that there is no other
piece like it.
There are also many different types of paint today. Some have
better wear characteristics than others. In painting, as with staining,
preparation is the key to a good finish.
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- The finish of a piece of furniture encompasses it's luster(shiny
or dull) as well as the protective coating that allows it to last.
When using stains on furniture, clear protective finishes are often
used, not only for their beauty but for their protective properties
as well.
Some furniture requires more protection so that it can withstand
the use it gets(hardwood floors, breakfast tables, etc…) while
others simply need the aesthetic value in their coloring and shine
(display cabinets, entertainment centers, architectural panels,
trim work, etc…).
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