Wood Finishing

If you’ve never put brush to bare wood (or you’d like a refresher), learn how to greatly improve your chances of success.

Follow This Three-Step Process for a Great-Looking Finish.

Using a simple process, staining your wood projects can be pretty quick and easy. Here's how to stain wood, demonstrated on a pine table top.

Another project! I always love a good project and couldn't pass this up when I

Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, answers a homeowner’s question about how best to apply a smooth finish to wood furniture.

In need of solid wood on a budget? Create a faux wood grain on nearly any surface with this how-to for paint that looks like wood.

HGTV explains the difference between top-coats and finishes.

This wipe-on finish is a great alternative to polyurethane. It's easy to make and easier to apply than poly. Use this clear top coat on raw and stained wood.

It’s easy to do, looks authentic and saves you a fortune!