finishing

Doors Fading from the Sun

I finished an exterior door two weeks ago, and it has already started to fade from the sun.

by Reader Submitted • Jan 27, 2009 • Q & A
Spraying Lacquer Over Oil-based Polyurethane?

I would like to spray a lacquer finish over an oil-based polyurethane, but have been told that the two finishes are not compatible.

by Reader Submitted • Jan 13, 2009 • Q & A
Adding Polyurethane Finish over a Filler?

Can polyurethane be used over waterbased fillers such as Wunderfil?

by Reader Submitted • Jan 13, 2009 • Q & A
Is Polyurethane Earth-friendly?

Perhaps “friendly” is too strong a word, but the earth did accept polyurethane’s “friend request” on Facebook.

by Reader Submitted • Jan 13, 2009 • Q & A
Making New Pine Match Old

How can I make new very white pine match the rich, almost amber-orange color of our old pine walls?

by Reader Submitted • Jan 13, 2009 • Q & A
Filling Former Screw Holes

Is there some kind of epoxy that could be used which could also be sanded and painted?

by Reader Submitted • Dec 16, 2008 • Q & A
Stopping Purpleheart from Changing Color

What kind of finish will stop the color change that happens to purpleheart?

by Reader Submitted • Dec 11, 2008 • Q & A
Creating a Piano Finish

How does one create a “piano finish”?

by Reader Submitted • Oct 21, 2008 • Q & A
Prepping for Poly

What preparation is necessary prior to application, and what product would you recommend?

by Reader Submitted • Sep 24, 2008 • Q & A
Finishing Butternut

How do I finish this wood to retain the characteristics of the butternut but still look attractive?

by Reader Submitted • Sep 9, 2008 • Q & A