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CLOSE THIS BOOKSurface Finish by Dyeing, Staining, Pigmenting, Matting and Polishing - Course: Manual woodworking techniques. Trainees' handbook of lessons (Institut für Berufliche Entwicklung, 22 p.)
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VIEW THE DOCUMENT1. Purpose of Surface Treatment of Wood
2. Pretreatment Processes
3. Coating Processes
4. Selection of Chemicals

1. Purpose of Surface Treatment of Wood

There are various techniques of surface treatment

- to change, as desired, the appearance of the surface of articles made from wood,
- to make the surfaces more resistant to mechanical and chemical influences.

In general one distinguishes:

- Pretreatment techniques, such as washing, sanding and de-dusting, deresinifying, bleaching, dyeing, staining, pigmenting and filling of pores,

- Coating techniques, such as matting, varnishing and polishing.

What is the purpose of surface treatment of wood?
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