Furniture Finishes

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A scratched piece of wood.
How to Fix Furniture Finishes

Get your wood furniture looking like new.

Applying a finish to a wooden chair
Tung Oil Info

It offers benefits no other finish can match.

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Types of Furniture Finishes

There are many different ways to classify furniture finishes.

Linseed oil.
Boiled Linseed Oil vs Raw Linseed Oil

Using linseed oil is a great way to polish or finish your furniture. This handy guide will help select the one that is best for you.

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Gel Stain And Wood: What To Know

A gel stain finish is an excellent choice for any woodwork project.

A woman spray paints furniture.
Answering Furniture Painting and Finishes Questions

All your questions about furniture painting answered.

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7 Benefits to Owning Portable Room Dividers

Portable room dividers are becoming more popular.

leather couch with houseplant and brick wall
DIY Distressed Leather Sofa

Scuff up some comfy shabby chic.

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Wood Furniture Finishes: Pros and Cons of Shellac

Shellac, one of many wood furniture finishes, is a resin made from the lac bugs of Southeast Asia.

a shiny can with a foam brush on a stained wood surface
Pros and Cons of Polyurethane Finish

It's one of the oldest wood treatments in the world.

A garden bench.
How to Waterproof Garden Bench Cushions

Garden bench cushions are great in the summer.

Adding a finish to a wood rocking chair
Clear and Opaque Finishes for Wood

The success of your completed project might depend on choosing the right finish for the job.

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Polyurethane Foam Dangers and Health Risks

One of the most common materials used in furniture and mattresses is polyurethane foam.

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Protect your Bar Top with Resin

After you've finished building your bar top there is still one last process that must be done to it.

Seeds and linseed oil
Oil Finish for Wood: Pros and Cons

Is oil the right finish for your project?

A mattress with polyurethane foam.
How to Get Rid of Polyurethane Foam Odor

Polyurethane foam is used in mattresses.

foam brush next to a can on a shiny wood table
Differences of Satin and Semi-gloss Polyurethane Finishes

Choose the right finish to achieve the look you want.

A wood table.
How to Finish a Wood Table with Wood Wax

A waxed finish on a wood table looks highly luxurious.

A man uses varnish.
How to Wash Sticky Polyurethane Off Your Hands

Not all varieties clean up with soap and water.

Someone applying varnish onto wooden planks.
What Is the Best Way To Apply Varnish?

Consider the time for each coat to set.

A man adds wood varnish.
Water-Based Varnish: Pros and Cons

Water-based varnishes are used as lacquers and are made up of solvents.

A splatter of black ink spilled from an ink bottle.
How to Remove Ink Stains from Polyurethane Fabric

Ink stains can be tough to get rid of without the right tools and know-how.

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Polyurethane: Spray or Brush?

Working with polyurethane is something that you will have to do at some point when finishing furniture

A woman installs a finish on wood.
7 Safety Tips When Using Polyurethane

Polyurethane will create a good, hard finish on any wood you apply it to.

Stain on a piece of wood with a brush.
Polyurethane vs Lacquer

Pick the best finish for your next wood project!

Dark handles contrast well against whitewashed kitchen cabinets doors.
How to Whitewash Cabinets

Get a brand new look for your kitchen cabinets with whitewash instead of stain.

A man uses varnish on a chair.
Pros and Cons of Varnish Finish for Wood

If you have a piece of unfinished furniture, you may be considering a varnish finish. This handy guide will help you choose the right one for your next do-it-yourself project.

Using a brush to apply stain to outdoor wooden furniture.
Eliminate Air Bubbles in Minwax Polyurethane

Improper technique when applying polyurethane can lead to imperfections in the result. Find out how you can keep your finish clear of this problem.

A can of polyurethane finish with an applicator on a wooden table.
Guide to Polyurethane Finishes

Polyurethanes are liquid plastic resins.