It takes one bad decision to learn an important lesson about wood: The wrong stain can ruin it. For me, that lesson came with the deck my dad built on our house when I was in high school. After a ...

Touch-up. When removing glue squeeze-out, sand with the grain using P220-grit sandpaper. Keep the block flat against the work to avoid rounding over an edge. Shield adjacent surfaces with a wide ...

Stain wood when it hasn’t rained for three days and when the forecast calls for at least two days of dry weather (or two and ...

In any case, being a natural material, wood is porous and adapts to the temperature and humidity conditions of the environment in which it is inserted, being able to absorb everything that enters, ...

When it comes to staining interior wood products, color consistency is key. For example, kitchen cabinet components that don’t match lead to costly rework, wasting time and cutting into profit margins ...

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Q: How can I apply a smooth finish on indoor wood? I’m never satisfied with the quality of finish I manage to achieve on my indoor wood projects. Even when I use tack cloths to wipe down the surface, ...

Anyone who's ever finished a deck knows to clean it beforehand to strip it of loose wood, mildew, stains, and any flaking remnants of previous finishes. But once you're done and want to apply the ...

Unless you move in architectural circles, you might never have heard of Yakisugi. But as a fence builder, [Lucas] over at Cranktown City sure has, with high-end clients requesting the traditional ...

Wood furniture could be damaged by the alcohol in disinfecting wipes. We don't recommend ever using wipes on wood furniture ...

In a workshop, preparing materials before finishing is essential for a smooth, durable result. For metal this means cleaning, sanding and priming. Wood requires sanding and filling. Plastic needs ...

In my last article, I stated at the end that I had written a little over 1000 words and that after doing so I felt as though I was writing an argument in favor of using water-borne finishes. For those ...