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vb. (present participle of refinish English)
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In woodworking and the decorative arts, refinishing refers to the act of repairing or reapplying the wood finishing on an object. In practice, this may apply to the paint or wood finish top coat, lacquer or varnish. The artisan or restorer is traditionally aiming for an improved or restored and renewed finish. Refinishing can apply to a variety of surfaces and materials such as wood, glass, metal, plastic and paint, although in Britain, when referring to wood or wooden furniture it is commonly known as repolishing - short for re-French Polishing.
There are a great variety of both traditional and modern finishes, including the use of faux finishes. One interesting modern development in refinishing is the art of distressing or antiquing, making the finishes of pieces look older.
While refinishing is often undertaken to salvage an old piece of furniture, in the case of antique furniture refinishing has been known to significantly reduce the overall value of the piece.
Usage examples of "refinishing".
The Previous Owner had seen that and decided against refinishing the upstairs.
Bill had agreed, eagerly telling her his plans for refinishing the room, feeding her fantasies with his lies.
During the years when I was a furniture buyer for a national chain and no longer advised individual customers, I spent my free time buying and refinishing antiques, then selling them on consignment.
Wicker Wise brought me pleasure, but refinishing antiques brought me joy.
Another week passed, and the workmen who had been engaged in refinishing and decorating the gallery had gone.