Finishing has two separate functions – either to protect the item, or to provide an aestheticRelating to beauty and visual appearance. quality to the item.
When working with any material it will suffer marks from marking-out and construction that will effect the overall appearance of the finished item. To combat this finishing techniques are used to make the final item more aesthetically pleasing. Other finishes, such as applying paint, polish, or lacquer Shiny vanish used to polish a surface. , and also protect materials from further damage and marks.