A finish coat adds protection and beauty to woodwork. It can make good projects shine if done right, or excellent woodworking appear shoddy if not. Consequently, it's essential to select the proper ...

Polyurethane is a great top coat for several home projects, creating a tough protective layer that can withstand all sorts of bangs and scrapes. How you apply polyurethane, however, can make or break ...

Discover the Perfect Polyurethane Finish for Your Home! In this video, we explore the different types of interior ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- You'll often hear debate about which chemical finishing product is superior: polyurethane or lacquer. Certainly, each finish possesses its own advantages and disadvantages, ...

Q–We have an outdoor balcony or deck that we`d like to cover with a protective sealer. Should we use polyurethane varnish? We`d like to protect it from rot and want to retain the present tan color of ...

Varnish protects and beautifies wood grain furniture, but it's difficult to apply without getting streaks or drip marks. Start with a high-quality natural bristle brush and you're halfway to a smooth ...

Q:I am refinishing some wood floors and furniture with polyurethane varnish. How can I prevent tiny pieces of grit that form on the finish? Are those gritty pieces in the varnish or in the air? A: ...

My old cottage has bead board in the upstairs bedrooms that has been varnished. It looks very nice, but some of the varnish has bubbled. How can I get rid of that bubbling? A. First, check to see if ...

Q: Recently, I had my kitchen cabinets stripped and refinished with Formby's Penetrating Lemon Oil Furniture Treatment and Minwax Wood Sheen Rubbing Oil Stain and Finish. They look absolutely ...

Q–When I was applying a polyurethane finish to my bedroom floor, some of the urethane spilled onto a marble slab that separates this floor from an adjoining bathroom floor. This has hardened, but I ...