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The finishing materials used commonly for wooden Windows are mentioned below:
  • Varnish
  • Spirit or French Polish
  • Melamine based finish
  • Polyurethane based finish
  • 1.Varnish
    Varnish is used for protection and decoration of interior wood surfaces.
  • Three types of varnishes are commonly used in wooden work.
    1.Spirit Varnish
    2. Oil Varnish
    3. Copal Varnish
  • It is a mixture of resins, drying oils, driers and thinners in suitable proportions.
  • While applying varnish, care should be taken to avoid forming air bubble. Varnish should be applied in dry days.
  • Varnish provides a transparent film to a surface.
  • 2. Spirit or French Polish
    It is a solution of shellac and other spirit resins dissolved in commercial alcohol.
  • It dries quicker and becomes harder and more brilliant than oil varnish.
  • It is suitable for wood works such as window door furniture.
  • Ready made French Polish under various brand names is available in the market.
  • Names of such Polishes are following:

  • 1. Shellac
    2. Lacquer
    3. Melamine based finish
  • It serves as a protective and decorative transparent finish to natural wood surface with excellent resistance to scratches.
    It is also of two types.
    1. Melamine Transparent Finish
    2. Melamine Opaque Finish
  • 4. Polyurethane based finish
    It gives wooden surface a rich and natural finish that enhances the beauty of the wood and texture of surface.
  • It is more economical then Melamine finishes.
  • It is durable.
  • This is easy to apply.
  • It is scratch and stain resistant.
  • This has good tolerance to climatic changes, humidity etc. as compared to French polish.
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