Making the switch from spraying flat to spraying vertically can revolutionize how you finish cabinet doors and other components. Many shops already have experience spraying vertical surfaces — like ...

How do you get the perfect color on custom wooden works? Test samples! This show is completely dedicated to demystifying the finishing process. This episode shows the steps needed to finish with style ...

While it’s true that many homeowners and hobbyists attempt to finish interior wooden furniture, trim and cabinets, few people achieve the results they’d hoped for. At least this is certainly the way ...

Is the chest of drawers in your bedroom finished in lacquer or oil? Will it damage the surface if you set a wet glass down on a waxed table? Should you use ammonia to clean a butcher block? Most ...

One of the appealing things about crafting a piece of furniture from wood is that it already has a pleasant color and texture. You might not want to hide it under a coat of paint, and a good stain can ...

1. To clean the finish on your wood furniture just use warm water and mild dish soap. Cleaning furniture with water won't hurt it -- just be careful not to soak it. Use an old toothbrush for ...

There are a few good ways to ruin the original finish on an antique chair, and Karen Keane, CEO of Skinner Inc. in Boston, has seen them all. Karen has examined antique chairs that people have ...