It takes one bad decision to learn an important lesson about wood: The wrong stain can ruin it. For me, that lesson came with the deck my dad built on our house when I was in high school. After a ...

Staining a piece of wood is a way to enhance the grain's natural beauty, but sometimes the results don't turn out as expected. A woodworking project can wind up with an uneven stain absorption if it ...

There are many good products for interior woodwork, but we like the price of Minwax One-Coat Polyurethane. It comes in quart ...

CLEVELAND--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Minwax ®, America’s No. 1 * selling brand of interior wood stains and clears, introduces two innovations designed to elevate DIY woodworking projects: Wood Finish ™ Color ...

Staining a wood deck doesn’t just play up its beauty; it adds a layer of protection. The same holds true for staining fences, siding, or outdoor furniture. The best wood stains can help add years to ...

CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--FLOOD ® wood finishes today announced the launch of FLOOD EASY SEAL™ Premium Oil-Based Stain and Sealer. The new product provides a beautiful, flawless finish ...

Your kitchen cupboards likely hold another household remedy that can eliminate markings from any misplaced glasses. Vinegar ...

Knowing how to remove water stains from wood is a valuable skill that not only extends the life of your furniture, but also allows you a rare peace of mind when entertaining. Anyone who’s hosted a ...

The following terms define the overall color and aesthetic appeal of the wood finish: • Hue defines the characteristic of the color i.e. red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and violet. There is no such ...

Nothing ruins the luster of wood furniture quite like a watermark. Watermarks -- or water stains -- are often caused by cold glasses, spills, or hot dishes places directly on the wood. Luckily, though ...

There are a few good ways to ruin the original finish on an antique chair, and Karen Keane, CEO of Skinner Inc. in Boston, has seen them all. Karen has examined antique chairs that people have ...