Paint or Polish: Which One is Good for Wood?
The beauty of your favorite wooden furniture can be enhanced with varied ways; the most popular of them is to use polish or paint. If you are confused about the implementations and pros and cons of paint and polish, then keep reading. This blog covers all important points including color, grain, and the surface of the wood. So keep reading to decide which one works best for your much-loved chest of drawers:
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Best Suited For
There are four types of polishes used on wooden surfaces, varnish, spirit, melamine and finish polish. These polishes work best for bringing out the color and natural grain pattern of a wooden surface.
Paints are aspecial type of pigmented coatings that are completely opaque and preferred mostly when you want to conceal the look of your furniture. In simpler words, if you don’t like the color and texture of wood then you can change it entirely by using paint.
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Advantages of Polish
When you choose polish for finishing your wooden furniture, you will notice that:
- The furniture item has become more radiant.
- The surface is protected from scratching and external damage.
- The wood has become moisture resistant.
- The finished piece is softer and protected from hairline cracks.
Advantages of Paint
There are certain benefits of using paint over polish; the most important ones are listed below:
- The paint application is easy and timesaving as compared to wooden polish.
- Your furniture finished with paint will be more washable and safe for frequent cleaning.
- The finished item will be more durable, stain resistant and tough.
- Paint on wooden items can be used for both interior and exterior applications.
Disadvantages of Polish
Polish makes the piece radiant, but the surface becomes yellowish with age. Besides, to ensure that the surface beauty is enhanced with the polish you might need to spend extra for an expensive veneer.
Disadvantages of Paint
The major drawbacks of using paint on a wooden surface include flaking and cracking. With time the surface peels and leaves unsightly patches. Moreover, it takes more time in drying the surface when you use painted finish.
Durability Standards
The durability of polish is quite good on interior surfaces, but it won’t work well for exterior surfaces. Exposure to heat, the sun, and harsh weather reduce the life of polish on wooden surfaces.
Paints are specially formulated to withstand the harsh ultraviolet rays. You can use paint for your wooden surface on the exterior areas; it won’t harm the life of the finish in harsh weathers.
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Conclusion
Polish dries quickly, but it requires a special set of skills to do the job. On the other hand, you can do a paint job at home, but you might have to wait for a little bit extra between two coats. Where polish is weak against moisture and harsh weather conditions, a painted wooden item is safe even on the exterior areas of your house. So, keep in mind the radiant effect of polish and durability standards of paint and make an informed decision.
Now that the wood surface is smooth, I want to keep my palm sliding on it. As such, sanding doors and windows should only be prioritized over painting by homeowners who have time to finish their woodwork. Painted surfaces are much more durable than smooth surfaces.
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Chandan
which is more costly in general ?
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