Ammonia Fuming Secret: Darken Wood Like a Pro Without Brush
Sam Wood Worker
Ammonia fuming is a unique wood finishing process that brings out grain without using paint or stain. Instead of brushing anything on the surface, the wood changes color from the inside.…
Wood Finishes
Water-Based Polyurethane: A Clear Choice for Protecting Wood
For those who seek to preserve wood without the unpleasant odor, yellowing or lengthy drying times of oil-based stains, water-based polyurethane stands out as one of the best choices. It provides…
Paste Wax: Your Simple Fix for Wood, Metal, Cars & More
Ever touched a smooth wooden table or a clean tool bench and wondered why it feels so soft? The secret is often paste wax. It’s a thick, creamy wax you…
Liquid Wax: The Fastest Way to Restore Wood
Thomas Steve
Liquid wax is a thin, easy-to-apply paste consisting of natural waxes such as beeswax or carnauba combined with water or mild solvents. The mix becomes a smooth liquid that you…
Blue Wood Stain: How to Color Wood Without Hiding the Grain
Blue wood stain can easily transform the mood of a room or piece of furniture. It can make wood appear calm and coastal, modern and bold or artistic and unique. With the…
Why Acrylic Lacquer Gives Wood a Glass-Smooth Look ?
If you’ve ever marveled at a dining table that looks like glass, or a cabinet that never bears fingerprints or scratches, it’s likely finished with acrylic lacquer. This isn’t an old-fashioned…
Nitrocellulose Lacquer — Is It Still the Best?
Woodworkers are drawn to finishes that will make wood look richer, glossier and more alive. That happens to be what Nitrocellulose lacquer has been doing for almost a century. It dries…
Read This PU Sealer Guide before You Finish Any Wood
Wood adds a warm and natural feel to any room, but, without proper protection, it can be scratched or stained by shoe marks and furniture legs or faded from exposure to…
Wipe-On Poly Made Simple: Smooth, Strong, Stunning finish
Wipe-on polyurethane—often called “wipe-on poly”—is the go-to finish when you want the toughness of polyurethane with the easy, streak-free application of an oil finish. It’s thinned so you can apply…
Oil vs Water-based Polyurethane – Which Finish Wins?
If you are protecting wood (and want to bring out the beauty of that wood a bit), then polyurethane is one of your go-to finishes. Whether you’re refinishing hardwood floors or…