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8 best polyurethane finishes for wood

Polyurethane is the main component in modern varnish. Choose the best polyurethane finish for your project from these ...
Final whitewood sanding is the most important step in finishing for satisfactory results. Poor finish quality, rework, and missed expectations are in most cases a direct result of improper final ...
Wood finishing is one of the last processes in the manufacture of furniture or cabinets and the first thing seen on the retail floor. The wood finish emphasizes the mission of the furniture, cabinets ...
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Designers are increasingly blunt about one thing: the wrong wood finish can date your home faster than almost any other ...
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Refresh old wood trim finish

The woodwork in my old house could use refinishing. Much of it has complex, intricate profiles. What is the best way to strip ...
Dear James: I recently bought an older house. It has beautiful cherry woodwork that needs to be refinished. I have heard about a French-polish finish. Is this a good finish to use and how do I do it? ...
Dear James: Will you please explain how to apply a French polish on old woodwork that needs to be refinished? I have heard it is very beautiful and might be a good choice for some natural cherry ...