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Repairing a Damaged Shellac Finish
Shellac has many advantages as a finish. It is non-toxic, dries quickly (provided that it is fresh), can be colored and is relatively easy to apply. There are also disadvantages, primarily that it scratches easily and isn’t...
- Posted/Updated 6 years ago
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Beautiful Woodworking Finish with Shellac
A shellac finish has been used by woodworkers since the early 1800’s. It has many advantages: shellac is non-toxic, can be used as a sealer before applying a stain (to even out the stain’s application), can be...
- Posted/Updated 7 years ago
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Gel Stain Finish
When you have a fine woodworking project that you’re ready to stain, one option to consider is a gel stain. Gel stains are easy to apply, and you can control the depth of color in your results....
- Posted/Updated 7 years ago
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How to Apply a Lacquer Finish
Lacquer finishes have been used for centuries to give woodworking projects a tough, durable and water-resistant clear finish. Today’s lacquers are available in both spray and brush-on styles, but both have the advantage of being among the...
- Posted/Updated 7 years ago
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Polyurethane for a Durable, Beautiful Finish
Applying Polyurethane: Polyurethane is widely revered as one of the most durable yet easy-to-apply protective wood finishes. Polyurethanes are now available in both oil-based and water-based, and there are differences in the way in which both are...
- Posted/Updated 7 years ago
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Creating a Hand-Rubbed Lacquer Finish
There are numerous advantages to a lacquer finish. A properly completed lacquer finish is clear, durable and dries very quickly. By hand-rubbing your lacquer finish, you can take it one step further and give it a mirror-like...
- Posted/Updated 8 years ago
