Design and Technology GCSE
Penetrating Finish
What Penetrating Finish means in Design and Technology GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Penetrating Finish
A type of finish (like oil or stain) that soaks into the wood fibres rather than forming a layer on top.
Topics that use Penetrating Finish
- Timbers: Appropriate surface treatments and finishes that can be applied to each natural and manufactured timber for functional and aesthetic purposes (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
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