Wood Finishing
Finishing Touch: exterior painting essentials
A fresh coat of paint is an economical way to... Read more
Sand by hand
Random orbit sanders have improved greatly over the years. They’re... Read more
Finishing Touch: Shellac – a no-fuss finish
Easy to use, clean up and repair, it’s also fast... Read more
Finishing Touch: Wax finishes
Finish your finish with a wax topcoat for a soft... Read more
Finishing Touch: Film finishes
When versatility and durability are of paramount importance, you won’t... Read more
Finishing Touch: Finishing isn’t an afterthought
For novice woodworkers, learning about wood finishes and how to... Read more
Finishing Touch: Penetrating oil finishes
Ease of application, lack of film build-up, a beautiful satin... Read more
Finishing Touch: Waterborne finishes
Waterborne finishes have improved quite a bit over the past... Read more
Putty and fillers
While both can be used to repair defects in wood,... Read more
How to choose a finish
Read about some of the main considerations when choosing a... Read more
Finishing Touch: Brush on – the right way
You can get beautiful results applying film finishes. But, to... Read more
Finishing Touch: Shop made finishes
Make your own finish without the thick build-up common to... Read more
Finishing Touch: Hardwax oil
If you're looking for a no-fuss, easy-to-maintain, high-quality finish, hardwax... Read more
Finishing Touch: Dye Stains
Dyes can open up a whole new world for coloring... Read more
Finishing Touch: Staining
Don’t listen to the naysayers. Staining can be an easy,... Read more
Finishing Touch: Thinning finishes
Let’s clear up some of the issues around thinning common... Read more
Finishing Touch: Pore fillers
To get a glass-smooth, highly reflective finish on open-grained wood,... Read more
What finish should you choose?
Have you ever wondered, what type of finish will give... Read more
Finishing Touch: Hand sanding
Sanding by hand is a simple enough technique, but one... Read more
Finishing Touch: Sandpaper
A great finish starts with proper sandpaper... Read more
Healthy Clear Coatings
We woodworkers cover a lot of project styles and applications;... Read more
Finishing Touch: Introduction to wood finishing
Join us as we delve into the challenging, and often... Read more
Soap Flakes
If you’re looking for a finish that’s easy to apply,... Read more
Tung Oil: debunking the myths
Take a closer look at this common finish; there are... Read more
Which HVLP spray finishing system is right for you?
The world of spray finishing can seem daunting at first.... Read more
Lightweight fabric spray booth
Make this simple fabric booth so spray finishing will be... Read more
Spray Finishing – Tips for Getting Started
Rob Brown shares his tips for getting the best results... Read more
Two Options for Finishing Your Next Masterpiece
If you’re searching for a finish that’s easy to apply,... Read more
Sanding is a piece maker
Take the drudgery out of sanding and realize the full... Read more
Finishing with CA Glue
Next time you reach for your CA glue, it can... Read more
Stripping a finish
Armed with the right supplies and proper safety precautions, you... Read more
Polishing and Buffing a Finish
With the right tools and a systematic approach, it’s not... Read more
Adding Years of Patina…Overnight
There’s something about a gracefully aged antique that catches your... Read more
Furniture First Aid
Of all the ways to extend the life of your... Read more
Dyeing – An Introduction
Bring your next project's colour onto a level playing... Read more
Revive, Not Refinish
There’s no need to automatically reach for the belt sander... Read more
Caring for a Finish
Accidents may happen – these simple techniques can keep your... Read more
Simple Cherry Finish
Don’t fret over this crucial last phase of the build.... Read more
Milk paint
Milk paint has been around since the time of the... Read more
Red oak finish
There are few woods easier to finish than red oak.... Read more
3 easy steps to grain filling
For an ultra smooth, glass-like surface on open pored woods... Read more
Applying stains
Try using stain to make even the most ordinary project... Read more
Make Your Own Polish
A simple recipe has been developed for a polish that... Read more
Wood Finishing Reference Chart
This handy chart explains what you need to know about... Read more
Wood repair: tips for dealing with small imperfections
No one is perfect, but we can appear to be,... Read more
Basics of Spraying
After the many hours spent carefully building a project, it's... Read more
High quality finishing with HVLP
If you ask woodworkers what their least favourite aspect of... Read more
Rubbing the finish
The smooth, clear look that you see on expensive furniture... Read more
Waterborne finishes – the clear finish
You might be surprised to know that waterborne (or water... Read more
Lacquer wood finish
Use lacquer for a super clear wood finish that is... Read more
French polishing
French polishing refers to a technique for applying shellac, not... Read more
Oil finishes
Oil finishes are referred to as penetrating finishes: the oil... Read more
Filling pores
Some woods, such as oak, ash, mahogany and walnut, have... Read more
Surface preparation
Most woodworkers will agree: the fun is in the making,... Read more
Wood finishing
Finishing can make or break your project. You’ve spent hours... Read more
The real thing
How do you know if you are looking at a... Read more
