Always raise the grain on raw wood before applying a water-based finish. Simply brush, sponge or spray on some distilled ...

Finish your woodworking project or furniture refinishing job with an oil-based polyurethane varnish to bring out the wood's natural beauty and grain. Learn how to prep the wood surface and ...

Q: We want to refinish one of our wood floors with water-based varnish to avoid fumes. Other floors in the house are finished with oil-based varnish, which has a nice amber tone. How can we tone a ...