Finishing is the final layer on the surface of the wood. This process aims to (1) provide a better aesthetic value in wood furniture and also serves to cover up some weaknesses of wood in terms of color, texture or quality of surface resistance in certain materials. The second objective is (2) to protect the wood from the outside conditions (weather, air temperature, etc.) or collisions with other goods (Crump, 1993: 79). In other words for added durability and durability of wood products. The material used for finishing can vary. The way the application was different. Judging from the type of material, there are basically two different types of finishing, namely:
- Finishing a solid material, the material is 100% cover the surface of the wood and hide the original look. This form of physical material sheets or rolls. Best with 100% application and popular to use indoor furniture with the basic materials plywood, MDF, hardboard, softboard and other types of sheets.
- Finishing the liquid ingredients, so many types and variations of its application. Most popular used in almost all types of wood furniture. Is more flexible than the finishing of the type of solid material. Very good for finishing the surface of the field width or curve. In today's latest technology, the type of finishing liquid can have a quality that is as strong on the surface of the width. Type of liquid finishing materials that have been used today include oil, camphor, Nitro Cellulose (NC), Melamine, polyurethane (PU), and that are popular today are Lacquer. All Waterbased liquid finishing materials above require oil as a thinner except WaterBased Lacquer, using water as a disbursement.
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