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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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? ...

There are many good products for interior woodwork, but we like the price of Minwax One-Coat Polyurethane. It comes in quart cans and in three sheens: full-gloss, satin and semi-gloss. Milky in the ...

Versatrim, producers of vinyl and laminate floor moldings and stairs, has acquired Artistic Finishes, manufacturers of solid ...

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 ...

Minwax has simplified the job of staining and finishing woodwork and furniture with its Wood Finishing Cloths, which come moistened with a water-based, all-in-one, ready-to-apply stain and finish as ...

After researching and picking the best flooring options for your home, the last thing you want to have happen is damage. Applying the right protective coating to your hardwood, concrete, or tile ...

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 ...

No day is ever the same for Jonathon Cole, owner of Finishing Touch Custom Woodworks. He’s typically interacting with clients, builders and contractors to keep their building schedules moving forward.