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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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Shoe Rack Suggestions
Readers offer suggestions for shoe rack construction.
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Pining for Pine
Readers explain why they choose pine over other species options for projects.
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Finishing: Keep It the Same or Learn New Options?
Do you stick with what works when it comes to wood finishing, or do you sometimes try new methods and materials?
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Finishing a Quilt Hanger?
I’d like to display my quilt of valor by hanging it on the wall. If I finish the hanging rod with Danish oil, will that potentially damage the quilt?
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Best Topcoat for Ipe Swing?
We’ve stained our ipe outdoor swing already, and now it’s time for a protective topcoat. What’s the best choice for this wood?
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Is Tung Oil the Best Choice?
I’m inexperienced with wood finishes, so I’m thinking of using tung oil on a freestanding shelf project. Is this the simplest, best finish option for me?
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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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Poly Over Paint a Good Idea?
Is semi-gloss enamel paint tough enough for regular wipe-downs, or do I need to overcoat the paint with an even more protective finish like polyurethane?
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Same Finish Inside and Outside?
Can I apply a different finish (shellac) to the inside of some drawers than what I’m planning to use on the outside of the case (polyurethane)?
