Uncover all you need to know about finishing techniques used on your wooden projects for aesthetic purposes and wood protection. In case you need more information on this, feel free to reach us with all your questions.
Mineral oils on wood penetrate and highlight the wood grain in a way that straight poly finish cant. For this reason, you may want to apply mineral oil to your wood. However, mineral oil alone isn’t enough to protect the wood. That’s where a film-forming finish like poly comes in. But can you put polyurethane … Read more
Staining is one of the most overlooked finishing methods by newbie woodworkers. This is because there is not much information about the basics of staining. Staining can open many finishing possibilities with remarkable results for someone willing to learn the basics. I have gathered all the info I could from top finishing gurus like Flexner, … Read more
Linseed oil is the mystique wood finish. Like any oil finish, linseed will do its best to exemplify the figure and grain while doing little to the natural color of the wood. While this is an admirable result there are times you wish that the wood had a different shade or tone. Of course, stains … Read more
Even after the wood has been sealed you can open up a whole new world of stain and tonal possibilities by adding a layer of stain (glazes or toners). This is true for all sealers or topcoats. Previously we checked staining over stains, polyurethane, and Varnishes. To answer, can you stain over shellac, This article … Read more
In a recent post, we discussed staining over a polyurethane surface. We have since received some feedback and follow-up questions. Many would like to know, can you stain over varnish? If you are looking for answers regarding staining varnish, you came to the right place. In this article, we will go over all the uncertainties … Read more
Of all the finishing methods available, wood stain is perhaps the most misunderstood. There is no good information regarding stains, their application, maintenance, and dos and don’ts. If you have wood coated in poly but don’t like the color of the wood, a stain can tint or shade the wood to your liking. But how … Read more
Wooden floors take a lot of abuse as they are high-traffic areas. Pine being a softwood is more vulnerable to tear, wear, warps, and splits than hardwoods. To protect your pine wooden floor you need a good protective finish like poly. But with so many brands available in the market it can be hard to … Read more
Wood that’s in contact with the ground can rot. You don’t want your deck or fence to fall apart, so be sure to treat the wood to prevent rot from taking over. Here’s how to treat wood for ground contact, so you don’t have to worry about mold and mildew moving in and taking over! … Read more
We did some digging for the best available spray gun that works well with poly and other oil finishes. After analyzing about 15 brands, we have a tight list of the five best spray guns for polyurethane spraying. Our overall best gun is the Austro Pneumatic Spray gun. This is the best entry-level spray gun … Read more