2. It is used as a
finishing
material for
wood and
bamboo
products.
Shellac
3. It is a resin produced
or
secreted by a female
bug on the
trees from the forest
of Thailand
and India which is
called the lac
bug.
Shellac
4. The color is yellow
and
appears like small
pieces of
cellophane. It
functions as a
tough natural primer
or sealant.
Shellac
5. Varnish
It is a clear transparent
hard protective finish or
film.
It has little or no color
and has no added
pigment as opposed
to paint or wood stain
which contains pigment.
6. Varnish
Some
varnish products are
marketed
as a combined stain and
varnish.
This is generally used
as finish or topcoat. It’s
very durable because it
contains higher ratio of
solids.
7. Spar Varnish
It is perfect for
outdoor
projects and for raw
wood used
for exterior doors
and trims on
rustic homes.
8. Spar Varnish
In addition to
protecting the
wood, it also
provides natural
ultraviolet light
protection.
9. Spar Varnish
It is often used on
item that will be
hear or on
the water, like a
wood boat, decks,
beach chairs, etc.
10. Lacquer
It is a finishing material that
is made of shellac dissolved
in
alcohol or other synthetic
substances that can form an
intense hard-
protective coating of
wood, metal and other
materials when dried up.
11. Lacquer
This type of finishing
material gives a durable
and resistant to any
damage. However, over
time it may develop to
discoloration and
become
scratch.
12. Lacquer
In applying this
finishing material, it
needs a well-ventilated
area to prevent
inhalation of the mist
which is dangerous to
the lungs and the
body.
14. Polyurethane
It is extremely
durable and
lasts longer
compared to shellac
and varnish. This
finishing material
can be used in wood
and metal products.
15. Enamel
This is a kind of
varnish with
color. Powdered
color pigments
are mixed with
the varnish.
16. Enamel
There are two kinds of
enamel: gloss and non-
gloss. Gloss enamel gives
sheen and has an
attractive effect on
wood. Non-gloss enamel
does not give any sheen,
but it beautifies wood.
17. Paint
A finishing material
most commonly used on
wood. Paint prevents
moisture on the wood
which causes decay.
Paint beautifies wooden
objects and makes them
easy to clean.
19. The common wood
stains used are oil
stain, water stain,
and spirit stain
which are named
after the solvent
used.
Stain
20. are sold in different
colors and shades.
The easiest to apply
on wood is oil stain.
The hardest one to
apply is the spirit stain
because it dries up
easily.
Stain
