Choosing A Finish - Page 3 of 7

How to Finish Oily Woods
January 1, 2009

Seal in the problem, don't wipe it away.
Finishes For Foodware
November 1, 2008

Choosing and using food-safe finishes including oil, oil/varnish, and film finishes
Prevent Blotching in Cherry
September 1, 2008

Solutions and strategies that make the most of this prized wood and eliminate problems with blotching.
Rediscovering Milk Paint
June 4, 2008

Get a rich, traditional look or break out of the bag for a wide range of effects.
Hot-Rod Your Varnish
May 1, 2008

Fast-drying, wipe-on blend builds quickly for a durable finish.
Sample Boards: No Surprises
May 1, 2008

Test your finish before it’s too late.
Finish Recipe: Bow-Front Hall Table
March 1, 2008

Give your project an antique finish in three easy steps
FWW Poll: Your Favorite Topcoat
February 8, 2008

Wipe-on poly edges out shellac and lacquer in the latest Knots poll
Favorite Finishes: Shellac and Oil Lead the Way
December 18, 2007

Nearly 6 in 10 say they use one of those two finishes, in the latest Knots poll
The Clearest Finish
November 1, 2007

Q: I want to keep my spalted maple looking as natural and non-yellow as possible. What finish should I use? Anna Thornton, Brookline, MA A: Maple has a tendency to…

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