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WorksheetsTimbers - Surface Finishes (Yr 7)
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 9mins
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
Surface finishes...
can be used to improve the aesthetics of the material
are cheap
can be used to improve the functionality of the material
are easy to apply
Used on garden fences;
Varnish
Tanalisation
Bee's wax
Wood preservative
Used to enhance the grain and as a barrier to moisture;
Varnish
Acrylic paint
Bee's wax
Stain
Applied to give the impression of a solid hardwood;
Varnish
Veneers
Bee's wax
Stain
