Applying a Finish

by Jim Budlong

A shellac polish finish can be a very attractive option for cabinets or other low-wear objects.

by Chris A. Minick

with Sean Clarke

Use an electric polisher and automotive polishing compound to create a mirror finish in no time

by Sean Clarke

Learn the secrets to applying a high-gloss finish that brings out the color, depth, and figure in wood. Brushing or spraying alone won't do it. The secret is applying ...

by Christian Becksvoort

Traditional oil-and-varnish finish is repairable and easy

by Tom Begnal

Wood and weather don't work well together. So if you want to keep that outdoor table or Adirondack chair looking like new, a protective finish is a must. But which ...

by Gregory Paolini

Gregory Paolini mimics the look of a traditional Stickley finish on his bow-arm Morris chair without fuming the piece using industrial ammonia

by Peter Gedrys

Finishing expert Peter Gedrys gives a step-by-step tutorial on gilding, the art of adorning a surface with ultra-thin layers of gold leaf. This material was used ...

by Jeff Jewitt

with Peter Gedrys

Learn how to use the right brush for the right job

with Peter Gedrys

Peter Gedrys shows you how to preserve maple's pale, natural look with a water-based finish

by Linda Coit

Linda Coit specializes in antique restoration and repair, but she rarely gets the chance to duplicate an entire piece. So when Chris Becksvoort enlisted her shop's ...

by Mike Mahoney

Turner Mike Mahoney has spent a good portion of his career making items intended to hold food. So he's an expert on food-safe finishes, and he's prepared to divulge ...

by Mark Schofield

Everybody loves cherry, and what's not to love: It's hard but not heavy, it cuts easily, it has interesting but workable grain, and it ages beautifully. But if ...

by Chris Gochnour

An arts-and-crafts-looking finish, but without the fuming