Applying A Finish - Page 2 of 18

How to Use Traditional Milk Paint
September 30, 2015

Learn how to apply a classic Shaker finish
Get Started with Spray Finishing
May 12, 2015

Learn the basics, and get a high-quality finish fast—you may never pick up a brush again
Easy wipe-on finish kit
January 28, 2015

My wipe-on finish kit consists of a jar lid, a rag, and a used squeezable mustard bottle. I usually mix my own wiping varnish, so I marked the sides of…
Tool Test: Wiping Varnishes
December 3, 2014

Which products work best for wiping and brushing
Rubber-band brush wiper
October 1, 2014

When applying finish from a can, most of us dip the brush into the finish and then wipe off the excess on the edge of the can. This invariably leaves…
Finishing Technique for Greene and Greene Furniture
September 30, 2014

A simple recipe for reproducing this classic furniture style's finish
Brushes for Woodworkers
October 3, 2013

Choose the right one for the job and get great results.
Make Shellac Your Go-To Finish
June 6, 2013

A simple brushed finish produces a stunning satin sheen.
The Language of Finishing: Part 2
February 7, 2013

Understand the sometimes-cryptic terms that describe the different methods of applying and polishing a finish.
Advice for Spraying Finish Outdoors
May 31, 2012

Q: I’d like to spray shellac for a finish, but I don’t have an explosion-proof spray booth. Can I do it outside? Ernie Ruxton, Twin Falls, ID A: You can…

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