Wood Polish, Varnish and Paints
Wood Polish, Varnish and Paints
Wood Polish, Varnish and Paints
WOOD FINISHES
Wood finishing refers to the process of refining or protecting a wooden surface,
especially in the production of furniture.
There are three major types of finish:
Evaporative-Wax is an evaporative finish because it is dissolved in turpentine or
petroleum distillates to form a soft paste.
Reactive-finishes may use solvents such as white spirits and naphtha as a base.
Coalescing- Water based finishes
TYPES OF FINISHES
Surface Coating : Highly durable for
e.g. shellac, lacquer polish and
varnish.
Natural finishes : Add lustre warmth
and character to the wood while
protecting from wear and tear .
Pigmented finishes : looks like paint
for e.g. black lacquer.
Penetrating finishes : Penetrates the
wood grain rather than setting up on
the surface and leaves no appreciable
surface coating or film . This is done
with oil.
VARNISH
It is a transparent , hard, protective finish or film primarily used in
wood finishing.
It is a combination of dry oil , a resin and a thinner or solvent.
Varnish is made by cooking a curing or semi-curing oil (linseed oil
,tung oil) with a resin (pine tree)
TYPES OF VARNISH
Exterior grade varnishes- weather resistant
Yacht varnish which will with stand exposure to salt water,
especially suitable for coastal climates.
Clear varnish that dry to matte, satin or gloss finish.
Tinted varnish available for colouring wood .As it does not
penetrate the wood like a true stain, there is always the
possibility of colour loss. It is useful for adjusting the colour of the
work piece that has already been varnished.
CHARACTERISTICS OF VARNISH
Varnish has six primary characteristics, each of which is the result of its
reactive curing.
Resistance to heat, wear, solvents, acids, and alkalis.
Resistance to water and water-vapour exchange.
Long curing time: Slow oxidation allows you plenty of time to brush
varnish without it getting tacky and dragging. But this also causes dust
problems.
Difficulty in repairing and stripping.- This is the flip side of good solvent
and chemical resistance.
Difficulty in rubbing to an even sheen: This is the flip side of good scratch
resistance.
Skinning over in the can.- Since varnish cures by absorbing oxygen, any
air left in a can of varnish will begin to cure it. If there is enough air, the
varnish will skin over.
Secondary characteristics
1.It should render the surface glossy.
2.It should dry rapidly and present a finished surface which is uniform in
nature and pleasing in appearance.
APPLYING VARNISH
STEP 1 Preparation of surface the wood work is
thoroughly rubbed down by means of sand paper or
pumice stone. The surface is then made smooth
and clean.
STEP 2 Finishing bare wood with clear or tinted
varnish apply a sealer coat thinned with mineral
spirit. Use a soft cloth pad/brush to rub it.
STEP 3 Apply 2nd coat by brush not less than 6 hours
later.
STEP 4 For a hard wearing surface apply a 3rd coat
in the same way.
STEP 5 If dust particles settle on final gloss surface,
either rub down and varnish again or modify the
finish with steel wool and wax
POLISH ON WOOD
It is a substance used to give something a smooth and shiny surface
when rubbed in.
The primary ingredients used to prepare polishes are polishing agents,
solvents, and emulsifiers. Auxiliary materials include preservatives,
colorants, and fragrance.
The waxes, polymers, and oils are used to improve the condition of the
furniture surface can be loosely grouped together and labeled as
polishing agents.
Common solvents include mineral spirits, turpentine, and naphtha.
Proper blending of oil and water-soluble ingredients requires special
chemicals known as surfactants.
Propellants are liquefied gases, which are used to dispense aerosol
products as a spray.
PROCESS OF APPLYING POLISH
Wooden surface is first painted with a putti made by mixing chalk
powder and spirit or the ready made putti is also used.
Then the surface is smoothened by rubbing it through sand paper.
After this, as told earlier, a pad is made of cotton cloth and polish is
applied on the wooden surface through this pad.
After 2-3 coats, the pad is dipped in only spirit and then last finishing
touch is applied with loose hands.
Type
spirit and Melamine based
polishes are two options.
Spirit polish is very economical
and provides good gloss to wood
but it is not that durable and
does not resist scratches or
stains. It also looses shine
quickly.
Melamine is more expensive
than spirit polish but adds great
beauty to the woodwork and
resists scratches. The polish is
available in multiple stains that
help getting the desired shade of
wood.
Raw Material
Include monomers, polymers,
stabilizers which protect the
integrity of the polymer, and
colorants.
Raw Material
Wood filler/ filling materials,
staining, sealing material and top
coat as per finish required such as
Varnish, Spirit , Melamine based
Advantages
PU polish can give good finish in a
Provides radiant beauty to the
shorter time.
wood.
Both water-based and solvent-based
Helps in protecting the wood by
polyurethane finishes can provide a
binding the surface.
beautiful finish in matt, glossy or
Helps to prevent hairline cracks
satin style.
and absorb the effects of
Water based Polyurethane is the most
scratching and external damage.
environmentally friendly finish.
It is odorless and quick drying.
Helps in reducing the transfer of
It reduces the maintenance
moisture between the wood and
requirement in a furniture item as it
the surrounding weather.
Disadvantages
Disadvantages
higher cost of the product.
Become yellowish with age.
In solvent-based, the fumes are
It requires more labour and hard
generated while the polish is applied .
work to achieve a good finish on
They can give a slight yellow tone to
the furniture.
PAINTS
FILLING
PROGRESSIVE SANDING
FINISH COATS
MARKET SURVEY
CLEAR VARNISH RS.140-200 per litre
POLISH
Lakh dana Rs. 300 per kg
Spirit Rs. 120 per litre
Lacquer 400 per litre
Melamine polish Rs. 300 per litre
PU Polish Rs. 600 per litre
Touchwood Rs. 200per litre
Enamel paints Rs. 250 per litre
PU Paints Rs. 500 per litre
Metallic colours Rs. 350 per litre