Finishes

Oil finishes

For wood (Spray on) E.g. wooden kitchen

Paints

For wood and metals (spray on), prevent corrosion. E.g. metal gates

Lacquer

Wood and metal (spray / brush) prevent corrosion e.g. wooden kitchen

Stain

For wood only (brush/spray) to bring out the grain pattern e.g. furniture

Dip coating

For metal only (heated and dipped into plastic powder) make it weather resistant. E.g. plastic coated handles

What is the process anodising?

Forming a thick oxide layer of Aluminium. This makes it resistant to corrosion

What is the process electroplating?

Coating one metal with a thin layer of another metal.