Varnish protects and beautifies wood grain furniture, but it's difficult to apply without getting streaks or drip marks. Start with a high-quality natural bristle brush and you're halfway to a smooth ...

Many woodworkers frown upon the use of stain for coloring wood. They believe it is used too often to disguise inferior and uninteresting wood, such as pine or poplar, to make it appear more like ...

When you are applying varnish or clear polyurethane finish to wood, use a leg of old pantyhose. Roll it up and tuck back to make a small pad, and dip it in the liquid. It will easily work around table ...

Why Won't the Varnish Dry? Whether you are building a piece of furniture from scratch or completing a renovation project, the varnish coat usually marks the end of the job. For a beautiful result, the ...

In this comprehensive guide, you'll learn how to stain wood like a pro. Whether you're a DIY enthusiast or a first-timer, ...

Q. This week: I was interested in the column you did a few weeks ago about applying varnish to a tabletop. Usually, painters recommend that varnish be applied with the best quality brush available, ...

The aged or driftwood effect of whitewashed wood can be a beautiful asset to your home. Before applying whitewash to wood there are a few things you should consider. Will the Whitewash Create the ...

Here are some tips to improve your spraying operation when applying finish to wood products. 1 How to eliminate distorted spray patterns — A plugged or worn tip can cause pattern surging. A worn tip, ...

The preferred way to apply flexible wood veneer is with a vacuum press or a cold or hot press with yellow or white glue. That said, when a press is unavailable a good quality contact cement will do ...