Refinisher: meaning, definitions and examples

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refinisher

 

[ riˈfɪnɪʃər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

furniture

A person who specializes in refinishing furniture, typically by stripping off old finishes, sanding, and applying new finishes to restore its appearance.

Synonyms

rejuvenator, renovator, restorer

Examples of usage

  • The refinisher did an amazing job restoring the antique table.
  • She hired a refinisher to revive the old dresser.
Context #2 | Noun

woodworking

A substance used to restore the appearance of wood surfaces by removing old finishes and applying new ones.

Synonyms

finish restorer, surface refresher

Examples of usage

  • The refinisher gave the wooden floor a glossy finish.
  • This refinisher is perfect for bringing out the natural beauty of the wood.

Translations

Translations of the word "refinisher" in other languages:

🇵🇹 restaurador

🇮🇳 पुनर्स्थापक

🇩🇪 Restaurator

🇮🇩 pengrajin ulang

🇺🇦 реставратор

🇵🇱 renowator

🇯🇵 修理人

🇫🇷 restaurateur

🇪🇸 restaurador

🇹🇷 restoratör

🇰🇷 복원사

🇸🇦 مرمم

🇨🇿 restaurátor

🇸🇰 reštaurátor

🇨🇳 修复师

🇸🇮 restavrator

🇮🇸 endurvinnaður

🇰🇿 қалпына келтіруші

🇬🇪 რესტავრატორი

🇦🇿 bərpaçı

🇲🇽 restaurador

Etymology

The term 'refinisher' originated in the early 20th century, derived from the verb 'refinish,' which means to apply a new finish to an object. The practice of refinishing furniture and wood surfaces has been a common technique to restore and enhance the appearance of items. Refinishers play a vital role in preserving the beauty and quality of wooden objects by skillfully removing old finishes and applying new ones.

See also: finished, finisher, finishes, finishing, unfinished.