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TRANSPARENT STAIN [1 record]

Record 1 2018-02-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Paints and Varnishes (Industries)
CONT

The biggest difference between a semi-transparent stain and a transparent stain or toner is the opacity. Transparent stains and toners impart very little pigment on the wood. The finish will look nearly transparent with a hint of color and most of the grain will show though.

OBS

transparent stain: term officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Peintures et vernis (Industries)
OBS

teinture transparente : terme uniformisé par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick).

Spanish

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