Refinish: meaning, definitions and examples
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refinish
[ ˌriːˈfɪnɪʃ ]
furniture restoration
To refinish something is to apply a new finish to its surface, often to improve its appearance or restore it to a better condition. This process can involve sanding, staining, and applying a protective coating.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- I decided to refinish the old coffee table.
- The carpenter will refinish the cabinets in the kitchen.
- They hired a professional to refinish the hardwood floors.
Translations
Translations of the word "refinish" in other languages:
🇵🇹 reacabamento
🇮🇳 फिर से खत्म करना
🇩🇪 neu lackieren
🇮🇩 memperbaiki kembali
🇺🇦 перекрити
🇵🇱 odnowić
🇯🇵 再仕上げする
🇫🇷 rénovation
🇪🇸 reacabado
🇹🇷 yenilemek
🇰🇷 재마감하다
🇸🇦 إعادة إنهاء
🇨🇿 nové dokončení
🇸🇰 opätovné dokončenie
🇨🇳 重新修饰
🇸🇮 obnoviti
🇮🇸 endurnýja
🇰🇿 қайта өңдеу
🇬🇪 جدید ختم
🇦🇿 yenidən işləmək
🇲🇽 reacabado
Etymology
The word 'refinish' originates from the prefix 're-', which means 'again' or 'back', combined with the word 'finish'. The term 'finish' derives from the Latin 'finire', meaning 'to end' or 'to complete'. In the context of woodworking and other crafts, 'finish' refers to the final coating applied to a surface to enhance its appearance and protect it from damage. Therefore, 'refinish' denotes the action of applying a new or different finish to an already finished object, usually with the aim of enhancing its aesthetic value or extending its longevity.