Basics in Building Construction

Building Components And Types

Lesson 27 : Painting, Varnishing, Distempering And White-Washing

Varnish

Varnish is a solution of resins or resinous substances ( such as common resin, amber, copal, shellac etc.) in alcohol, turpentine or oil. It is applied on wood surfaces to

• Intensify or brighten the appearance of natural grains in wood.
• Render brilliancy to the painted surface.
• Protect painted surface from atmosphere action.
• Protect unpainted wooden surfaces of doors, windows, floors, roof trusses etc. from atmospheric action.