Finishing
Curing
The process by which a finish develops its intended properties after application.
In the workshop: Dry to the touch does not necessarily mean ready for everyday use.
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Look up a word, see it in an everyday example and follow it into a practical guide. From your first piece of wood to machine setup and pricing.
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Measurement
Cut list
A list of required parts, their quantities and finished sizes.
In the workshop: Separate the shelf top from its two supports before shopping.
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Finish Coverage
The surface area covered by a finish per unit volume.
In the workshop: Two coats need more finish than one coat over the same surface.
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Grain Raising
When water or finish lifts fibers, roughening the surface before sanding.
In the workshop: A water-based product can leave previously smooth wood feeling rough.
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Grit
The grade describing the coarseness of an abrasive such as sandpaper.
In the workshop: Record the preparation sequence on your finish sample.
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MDF
Medium-Density Fiberboard; a dense composite material for smooth finishes.
In the workshop: A smooth manufactured panel may be MDF rather than solid wood.
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Polyurethane
A durable protective finish resistant to moisture and wear.
In the workshop: A tabletop finish may use a polyurethane product suited to that use.
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Satin Finish
A finish with a soft, low-sheen appearance.
In the workshop: A satin sample reflects less sharply than a gloss sample from the same range.
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Sealer
A product or coat used to seal a surface before a compatible finish system; effects depend on the product.
In the workshop: Check whether your chosen topcoat calls for a compatible sealing coat first.
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Shellac
A natural resin-based finish with a warm tone and quick dry time.
In the workshop: Check whether a later coat requires a dewaxed shellac product.
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