Finishing - Page 3 of 55

Restoring a water-stained tabletop
August 4, 2022

Even if you forget to use a coaster, there's still hope.
Q&A: Mineral spirits vs. paint thinner vs. turpentine vs. naphtha
July 19, 2022

Everything you always wanted to know about solvents but were afraid to ask.
‘Ebonizing’ wood with hair dye
June 28, 2022

Here's one way to save money while getting the look of expensive ebony.
Fine pine finishes
June 22, 2022

Pine's notoriously splotchy thanks to its uneven density, but that doesn't mean it's unusable.
Boiled linseed oil
June 17, 2022

A durable finish that's both versatile and inexpensive.
Four ways of adding color to wood
May 13, 2022

Adding color to wood can be accomplished with dye, stain, glaze, or toner.
6 rules for coloring wood
May 13, 2022

There are a lot of ways to screw up the color on a finish, but follow Mike Mascelli's 6 rules and you'll be fine.
How to dye sapwood
May 13, 2022

Mindfully done, you can dye sapwood to match the surrounding wood—Mike Mascelli shows you how.
How to work with color in the real world
May 13, 2022

In the conclusion of this series, Mike puts everything he's taught to practice on two different sample boards.
Working with pigmented wood stain
May 13, 2022

Wood stain is available in any hardware store and can be used with great results as long as you understand it.

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