- 2081 Bhadra · 2 marks
Characteristics of good varnishes
Short answer
A good varnish should be clear, glossy, quick-drying, hard, and crack-resistant. It must adhere well, show wood grain, and resist water, heat, scratches, and sunlight without turning dull or sticky.
Write down the characteristics of good varnishes.
A good varnish should:
- Be clear, transparent and give a glossy, smooth film.
- Dry quickly and form a hard, tough film that does not crack.
- Spread easily and stick well to the surface.
- Show the natural grain and colour of the wood without clouding.
- Resist water, heat, scratches, sunlight and normal chemicals.
- Not turn dull, white or sticky with time.
- Be durable and free of bad odour.
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