Timbers - Surface Finishes (Yr 7)

Transparent finishes...

• show the natural grain of the wood.

• always make the wood waterproof

• give a metallic finish.

• Are not suitable for MDF

Sanding is used...

• to create a smooth surface finish

• to shape edges or corners

• To remove large amounts of wood

• To make the wood stronger

A what stage would you sand your work?

• Before you begin to mark out your piece of wood

• Before you drill your piece of wood

• Once all cutting and shaping is complete

• After you have assembled your wood product

Which grit of sandpaper will give you the smoothest finish?

• 180 grit

• 120 grit

• 80 grit

• 100 grit

Which finish is used to seal and protect wood?

• Varnish

• Stain

• Wax

• Paint

Which finish is used to change the colour of the grain of a softwood to make it look like a hardwood?

• Paint

• Oil

• Stain

• Wax

Which finish creates an opaque surface?

• stain

• varnish

• oil

• Acrylic paint

When using oils and stains...

• Pour it all over the wood and let it soak in

• take care as they often contain harmful compounds

• Apply it with a cloth and then dispose of the cloth carefully

• Smell it to first to check it is OK

Danish and linseed oils...

• Improve the hardness of the wood

• Are commonly used to nourish and protect garden furniture

• Improve the toughness of the wood

• Enrich the colour of the grain

Wood veneers...

• Are applied to hardwoods

• Are a cost effective way to create furniture

• Can be used to improve the aesthetics of manufactured boards

• Can be used to create decorative patterns