You don’t have always strip and refinish the wood to restore it to new. Sometimes a simple clean, prep, and refinish will do the trick. Wood trim that has been…
Paste Wax Wood Finish — Paste wax is a good final “polish” when used over a varnish, offering the advantage of easy sheen repair. Paste wax is not in and of…
Wood Filler and Wood Sealer: Their Use in Wood Finishing — Most people are familiar with stains and clear coats, but when it comes to the fillers and sealers used…
Stain Matching — Getting a good stain match is not quite the same as matching with paint. Paint is opaque and hides the surface underneath, the stain is transparent and the…
There are a number of different clear finishes used for wood finishing. Some of the popular finishes are Shellac, lacquer, polyurethane, and varnish. Each of these clear coats is used…