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Varnish


 

Varnish is a finish applied to wood or other surfaces in order to provide a clear, hard, durable, protective finish. Varnish is usually a combination of a "drying oil, a resin and a thinner or solvent. Varnish finishes are often, although not always, glossy. As opposed to paint, which contains pigment, and is opaque, varnish has little or no color, and is transparent.

References

  • Bob Flexner (1994). Understanding Wood Finishing: How to Select and Apply the Right Finish. Rodale Press 0-87596-566-0