Finishes and Finishing
Don't be intimidated by the finishing process. We'll guide you to the right finish for your project—polyurethane, lacquer, shellac, and more—and show you how to get picture-perfect, repeatable results.
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.
Quilted maple and other figured woods gain depth as well as brilliant color when you choose this type of stain. Here's everything you need to know for success.
I’m building some outdoor projects out of pressure-treated lumber and am wondering what finish, if any, I should use?
What’s the best way to clean accumulated grime from old furiture?
When applying gloss polyurethane varnish to my latest project, I wound up with brush marks. What should I have done differently?
If you want a thick finish that has no trouble standing up to spilled water and alcoholic drinks, and can absorb a lot of physical punishment, epoxy does the job.
When choosing a brush to apply a finish to your project, it’s easy to become overwhelmed by the choices.
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