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1. Purpose of Surface Treatment of Wood

There are various techniques of surface treatment

- to change, as desired, the appearance of the surface of articles made from wood,
- to make the surfaces more resistant to mechanical and chemical influences.

In general one distinguishes:

- Pretreatment techniques, such as washing, sanding and de-dusting, deresinifying, bleaching, dyeing, staining, pigmenting and filling of pores,

- Coating techniques, such as matting, varnishing and polishing.

What is the purpose of surface treatment of wood?
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