General Finishes
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Your Favorite Finishes and Why
Readers share their favorite wood finishes, why they use them and in what circumstances.
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May/June 2021 What’s in Store Roundup
Take a closer look at the items in the May/June 2021 issue, including offerings from Rockler, General International, General Finishes and Kreg.
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Cleaning a Damaged Wood Floor?
Is there a way to clean just the damaged areas on a hardwood floor and then refinish them without completely resanding the whole floor?
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Heat-resistant Clear Finish?
My shellac and poly finish bubbled up under a hot laptop computer. What’s a better choice of finish to prevent this from happening again?
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Chalk Paint for a Patio Table?
Is chalk paint a good choice to use on a pedestal table for my covered porch, since the project won’t get exposed to much direct sun or rain?
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Is Toning My Best Solution?
What stain and topcoat do I need to match these two finishes? Is toning the right approach here, or should I try some other technique?
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How Do I Fix An Orange-peeled Finish?
I’m refinishing a maple veneer tabletop with boiled linseed oil and a urethane topcoat. Why has it developed orange peel in the new finish?
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Best Finish for a Maple Tabletop Overlay?
Is a wipe-on finish the best choice for my roughsawn maple tabletop overlay?
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General Finishes Updates Stains, Rolls Out New Primer
Social media helps inform these and other product launches.
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Which Milk Paint Should I Use for Kitchen Cabinets?
Will milk paint be a good choice for the interiors?
