Wood Finishes

3. __________ dries to a hard finish with a light amber tint.
4. If the wood you’re staining has cracks and other imperfections, use stainable __________ for a smooth wood finish.
6. __________, a type of varnish, is a highly resilient topcoat.
8. When staining indoor wood furniture, shelving or other interior pieces, you’ll typically apply the stain with a __________ or cloth, let it penetrate the wood (without drying) and then wipe off the excess.
10. A __________allows the wood to accept the stain consistently, creating an even color with no blotching.
11. You can find other products that help protect or beautify wood, including tung oil, ___________ and finishes designed for specific uses such as conditioning butcher blocks and cutting boards.
13. __________ refers to the color of the stain and the final appearance of the stained wood.
14. __________ give wood a lower level of shine.
15. __________ creates a clear, high-gloss finish with just a couple of coats. It’s relatively easy to apply and is fast drying.

1. You may need to do some prep work with a wood conditioner before you begin applying __________.
2. __________ are oil based, but they’re thicker than liquid stain, with less risk of running, making them good options for vertical surfaces like doors and cabinets.
5. Water-based (acrylic) __________ have less odor than other stains and can be tinted in a variety of shades.
7. __________, sometimes combined with acrylic, dries quickly, so there’s less wait time between coats.
9. __________ is an alcohol-based natural topcoat that adds a warm look and a slight amber cast to wood surfaces, so consider whether that’s the look you want on light woods.
12. __________ describes how much shine or luster a finish or topcoat offers.