Stains

What is finishing furniture mean

So you have built something out of wood – maybe a table, maybe a bookshelf, or perhaps you finally tackled that dresser restoration project sitting...

Varnishes

What finish is used on furniture

Furniture finishes has started getting harder to follow with all the options and opinions flying around. As someone who’s spent over a decade refinishing everything...

Techniques

What is the finishing technique for wood

Wood finishing refers to the process of refining or protecting a wooden surface, especially in the production of furniture where the final visual and tactile...

Projects

Best Wood Finishes Compared: Polyurethane, Lacquer, Oil and More

There is no single best wood finish for every woodworking project. For a hard-wearing indoor table or cabinet, polyurethane or another durable varnish is usually...

Wood Finishing

What is finishing in woodworking

Wood finishing has gotten messy with all the product options and technique debates flying around. As someone who’s ruined plenty of projects with bad finishes—and...