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Applying Stains and Clear Finishes - pk mittal - 08-16-2014

Applying Stains and Clear Finishes

Staining- is the process to change the color of the wood without changing it’s texture.

Types of stains:

Pigment stains -are made by adding color pigments together.

Penetrating stains – are made by mixing aniline dyes in oil.

Wood Stain Finishes:

Wood Toned - Lightly pigmented wood-toned finishes add color to the wood, while enhancing its natural beauty.
Semi-Transparent- Semi-transparent finishes allow both the natural grain and texture to show through.
Solid Color- The most durable finish, solid color stains reveal the texture of the wood, but generally conceal the grain.
Clear Finishes

Those that penetrate the wood

Ex- linseed oil, danish oil

Those that stay on top of the surface

Ex. Shellac, varnish, polyurethane and lacquer

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