Finishes and Finishing
Find finishing techniques, tips, and tricks including stains, water-based and oil finishes, dyes, exterior finishes, and urethanes. You'll also learn how to create your own finishes.
With so many wipe-on finishes to choose from, you’ll probably find one you like right off the shelf. But you can easily make your own.
When it's time to apply a knockout finish, there are a lot of contenders. Some can take a punch; some bounce back fast. Here's how to choose the one that's a fair match for your project.
Are there benefits to upgrading to an HVLP system? We've got the answer here.
Forget finicky finishes. Try these four techniques to bring out red oak’s different personalities.
Even open-grained oak can be smooth as glass when you plug those pesky pores.
Brush aside brushed-on and wiped-on finishes for super-smooth, sprayed-on topcoats.
What if I told you of an age-old woodworking finish that imparts a beautiful luster to any wood; builds and dries quickly.
My projects sometimes have nicks that need to be filled. I’ve heard a little bit about a burnin technique. How difficult is that skill to learn?
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