Wood Finish

Learn the full process of transparent and painted wood finishes, from sanding to sealing and top coating, for lasting beauty and protection.

Wood Finish Types

  • Transparent Wood Finish

    • Uses a clear sealer followed by clear top coats
    • Wood grain remains visible, finishing enhances natural colour & texture
    • Requires multiple coats with sanding in between for evenness
    • Finishing technique used in most of our dining table sets

  • Painted Wood Finish

    • Starts with pigmented primer, followed by coloured top coats
    • Wood grain is fully hidden resulting in a solid colour finish
    • Requires multiple coats with sanding in between for evenness
    • Better than pasting venner and laminate on solid wood that peels
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Steps in Transparent Wood Finish

  • Step 1: Surface Preparation

    • Cleaning: remove sawdust on the wood with vacuum and tack cloth
    • Sanding: smoothen the wood starting with coarse grit to finer grit to prepare wood to accept stain and finishes

  • Step 2: Staining (Optional)

    • Apply stains as needed to change the wood colour from its natural form such as natural wood colour for oak wood
    • Wipe off excess stains and allow it to dry completely

  • Step 3: Base Coating

    • Apply a sealer (clear or lightly tinted) to penetrate and seal pores and also improve adhesion of the top coat
    • 1 - 2 base coats are applied with sanding in between

  • Step 4: Top Coating

    • Apply a top coat that foms a thin film acthing as protective layer to enhance durability and water resistance once dry
    • 2 - 3 top coats are applied with sanding in between
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Steps in Painted Wood Finish

  • Step 1: Surface Preparation

    • Cleaning: remove sawdust on the wood with vacuum and tack cloth
    • Sanding: smoothen the wood starting with coarse grit to finer grit to prepare wood to accept stain and finishes

  • Step 2: Base Coating

    • Apply a pigmented primer to prepare the surface, hide stains and also improve paint adhesion
    • 1 - 2 base coats are applied with sanding in between

  • Step 3: Top and Colour Coating

    • Apply 2 coats of paint or pigmented lacquer
    • Light sanding in between coats once dry to enhance smoothness and coverage
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