Wood finishing

High school (ages 12+)
Making & Design

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/wood-finishing

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the economic significance in furniture?Wood finishing can account for 5% to 30% of furniture manufacturing costs
2. What is the primary protective functions?Enhances appearance and increases resistance to moisture and environmental agents
3. Why do we finish wood?Finishing helps keep wood from swelling, warping, or getting moldy when it gets wet. It also makes the wood easier to clean and keeps it strong.
4. How does finishing protect wood from moisture?The finish forms a barrier that slows water from getting into the wood, so the wood stays the same size and shape and doesn't crack.

Environmental Agents: Factors in the surroundings like moisture, temperature, and sunlight that can affect wood.
Tonal Qualities: The specific characteristics of a sound, especially in relation to musical instruments.
Resilience: The ability of a material to withstand or recover from difficult conditions or damage.