Characteristics of Finishing Materials
Finish Material-Brushing Lacquer
Thinner-Lacquer thinner
Uses-Small projects
Apply With-Brush
Positives-Fast drying
Finish Material-Colored Lacquers
Thinner-None
Uses-Small projects with opaque finish
Apply With-Aerosol can
Positives-Convenient
Finish Material-Danish Oil
Thinner-Mineral Spirits
Uses-Natural looking projects
Apply With-Wipe or brush
Positives-Does not require dust free polishing room
Finish Material-Nongrain Raising Stain (N.G.R.)
Thinner-Alcohol, Glycol, Acetone, or Toluol
Uses-Projects needing deep penetration
Apply With-Spray-large project; Wipe-small project
Positives-Clarity-does not cover the grain and fast drying
Finish Material-Oil-Based Paint
Thinner-Mineral Spirits
Uses-Houses and trim
Apply With-Brush or spray
Positives-Durable
Uses-Ring porous woods
Apply With-Brush
Positives-Levels surface by filling in pores
Uses-Small Projects
Apply With-Wipe or brush
Positives-Readily Available
Uses-Furniture and cabinets
Apply With-Brush or spray
Positives-Polishes well; easy to purchase
Uses-Furniture and cabinets
Apply With-Brush or spray
Positives-Durable and resistant to heat and water
Uses-Small projects
Apply With-Wipe
Positives-Wipe on finish that develops a surface layer
Uses-Sealer
Apply With-Brush or Spray
Positives-Fast Drying
Uses-Outdoor projects
Apply With-Brush or spray
Positives-Resistant to water
Uses-Furniture and cabinets
Apply With-Spray
Positives-Resist heat, alcohol, and water and wide range of lusters
Uses-Small projects with true colors
Apply With-Spray-large project; Wipe-small project
Positives-Fades the least
Uses-Houses and trim
Apply With-Brush or spray
Positives-Low odor and easy to clean-up
Uses-Small inexpensive projects
Apply With-Wipe
Positives-Inexpensive and fast
