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Characteristics of Finishing Materials


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⦿ Brushing Lacquer Lacquer Thinner Small Projects Brush Fast Drying

⦿ Colored Lacquers None Small Projects w/ Opaque Finish Aerosol Can Convenient

⦿ Danish Oil Mineral Spirits Natural Looking Projects Wipe or Brush Does not require Dust-Free Room

⦿ Nongrain Raising Stain Alcohol, Glycol, Acetone or Toluol Projects needing
Deep Penetration
Spray: Large Projects
Wipe on: Small Projects
Clarity: Does not cover the Grain
Fast Drying

⦿ Oil-Based Paint Mineral Spirits Houses & trim Brush or Spray Durable

⦿ Paste Wood Filler Mineral Spirits or Naphtha Ring Porous Woods Brush Levels Surface by Filling in Pores

⦿ Penetrating Oil Stain Mineral Spirits or Turpentine Small Projects Wipe or Brush Readily Available

⦿ Polishing Varnish Mineral Spirits Furniture & Cabinets Brush or Spray Polishes well; Easy to Purchase

⦿ Polyurethane See Label of Can Furniture & Cabinets Brush or Spray Durable & Resistant to Heat & Water

⦿ Resin Finish Mineral Spirits Small Projects Wipe Finish that develops a Surface Layer

⦿ Shellac Denatured Alcohol Sealer Brush or Spray Fast Drying

⦿ Spar Varnish Mineral Spirits Outdoor Projects Brush or Spray Resistant to Water & Sunshine

⦿ Spraying Clear Lacquer Lacquer Thinner Furniture & Cabinets Spray Resists Heat, Alcohol & Water
Wide range of Lusters

⦿ Water Stains Water Small projects w/ true colors Spray: Large Projects
Wipe on: Small Projects
Fades the least

⦿ Water-Based Paint Water Houses & Trim Brush or Spray Low Odor; Easy to Clean-up

⦿ Waxes None Small Inexpensive Projects Wipe Inexpensive & Fast

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