Wood finishes are generally referred to as clear, transparent coatings applied to wood, to prevent moisture ingress and and to enhance it's appearance.
A wood finish is different to paint which contains a colour pigment that will hide the grain. It also differs from a wood stain which is effectively a colouring medium with thinner added that can be wiped off.
A wood finish is different to paint which contains a colour pigment that will hide the grain. It also differs from a wood stain which is effectively a colouring medium with thinner added that can be wiped off.
Application Of Brush Applied Wood Stain Finish
However, the word 'finish' can be confusing because it's a generic term that is often applied to all types of finish. This is why terms like lacquer finish, paint finish and wood stain finish are used, as they are more descriptive.
If finishes are used as protection, it means they protect the wood against moisture, which can warp the wood, as well as from unsightly finger marks. Generally, the thicker the finish, the better the protection.
Decorative finishes give wood a richer and deeper quality that lots of people find more appealing. The visual impact however, is more pronounced on stained darker woods.
When applying a finish, the first coat is used to seal the wood. This raises the grain and makes it feel rougher. When dry, the surface of the wood should then be lightly sanded by hand until smooth.
Where there are irregularities such as knots, they can be 'stopped off' to reduce their overall impact, using a proprietary knotting solution.
Some finishes like wood stains can be applied by brush, or cloth because they can be easily wiped off. Other finishes can be applied by spraying but more care is needed as spray guns need to be properly maintained to provide a high quality finish.
When the appearance is adversely affected by brush marks, runs and fatty edges, these can be easily rectified by sanding off and re-applying the finishing coat!
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