Refinisher: meaning, definitions and examples
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refinisher
[ riˈfɪnɪʃər ]
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.
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
Word origin
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.