Finishes for manufactured boards

• What is plywood often finished based on?

  Visibility of the veneers
• Why might a spray-on lacquer or paint-on varnish be used on plywood?

  To enhance the natural grain on face veneers
• What can MDF be finished with?

  Stain or paint
• Why is it important to seal exposed edges of MDF?

  To prevent paint absorption due to porosity
• How is chipboard typically finished?

  With a veneer
• What is the purpose of the melamine layer on kitchen worktops made from chipboard?

  To provide heat, scratch, and water resistance
• What benefits does the melamine layer provide to kitchen worktops?

  Variety of colors and patterns enhancing aesthetics
• What are the finishing options for plywood, MDF, and chipboard?

  • Plywood: Spray-on lacquer or paint-on varnish
  • MDF: Stained or painted, with sealed edges
  • Chipboard: Finished with veneer, often melamine on worktops