The artisan or restorer is traditionally aiming for an improved or restored and renewed finish. However, there are a great variety of both traditional and modern finishes, including faux finishes, and distressing or antiquing to make pieces look older. While refinishing is often undertaken to improve an old piece of furniture, in the case of antique furniture refinishing can significantly reduce its overall value.[citation needed]
Other types of refinishing
Refinishing can also be carried out on other surfaces and materials such, glass, metal, plastic and paint.
