Dear James: The woodwork in my old house could use refinishing. Much of it has complex, intricate profiles. What is the best ...

Ask any fine-furniture maker, cabinetmaker or custom carpenter, and each of these woodworking artisans will confirm this fact: The quality of the stain and varnish finish applied to their work is one ...

Wood finishing is one of the last processes in the manufacture of furniture or cabinets and the first thing seen on the retail floor. The wood finish emphasizes the mission of the furniture, cabinets ...

If you want that perfect wood finish, then consider this secret trick used by professional woodworkers. It's the perfect ...

Touch-up. When removing glue squeeze-out, sand with the grain using P220-grit sandpaper. Keep the block flat against the work to avoid rounding over an edge. Shield adjacent surfaces with a wide ...

It takes one bad decision to learn an important lesson about wood: The wrong stain can ruin it. For me, that lesson came with the deck my dad built on our house when I was in high school. After a ...

Final whitewood sanding is the most important step in finishing for satisfactory results. Poor finish quality, rework, and missed expectations are in most cases a direct result of improper final ...

CLEVELAND--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Minwax ®, America’s No. 1 * selling brand of interior wood stains and clears, introduces two innovations designed to elevate DIY woodworking projects: Wood Finish ™ Color ...

All wooden items and components have to be finished in order to seal and protect the surface of the wood. Before you get started here are some things you're going to need: Glass paper in a variety of ...