Finish

Lather Up: Soap-Flake Finish

February 4, 2015

Pure soap flakes produce a beautiful finish
Dress Up Your Drawer Fronts

February 4, 2015

Add veneer and cock beading to make your furniture pop
Assembling a Parquetry Pattern

February 4, 2015

Go step by step through Jason Andrew Hernandez's process as he assembles a parquetry pattern for the tabletop he designed. This one depicts farmland as seen from above.
Episode 8: Surface Prep and Final Finish

December 4, 2014

Philip C. Lowe inspects a period furniture masterpiece as he looks for clues on how 18th-century furniture surfaces were prepared and finished.
Tool Test: Turbine HVLP Spray Systems

July 30, 2014

New turbine HVLP spray systems are powerful, compact, and affordable
Three great finishing tips

May 16, 2014

From storing brushes between coats to applying just the right amount of wax, these tips will make things easier.
Do you mix your own finishes?

April 30, 2014

Not content to stick with store-bought finishes? Tell us about your home-brew.
How to Get Better Results with Polyurethane

February 5, 2014

Combine brushing with wiped-on coats for an easy, durable sheen
Brushes for Woodworkers

October 3, 2013

Choose the right one for the job and get great results
Stir Satin Finishes Before Use

October 3, 2013

Q: I recently used an older can of satin varnish, but there was a paste-like layer on the bottom of the can. What is it? Does it mean that the varnish…