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Wood finishing

Generic term for all processes that improve the appearance and technical properties of wood—e.g., brushing, chopping, planing, coating, heat treatment, or oiling. Finishing gives the wood greater durability, a unique appearance, and improved tactile properties.

Winding staircase

A spiral staircase has an almost circular course and winds upwards around an open centre point. This open centre is also called the stair eye. The spiral staircase, on the other hand, has a metal spindle in the middle to which the steps are attached.