Finishes

My client asked me the other day regarding the number of coats of tung oil he needed to apply to protect wood completely. I told him the number of coats would usually differ depending on the project’s requirements. If you coat decorative items, you can go up to four coats. Yet, if the surface is … Read more

Two of the most preferred wood finishes are polyurethane and lacquer, and if you’re a beginner in finishing wood, a time will come when you must decide between using lacquer or polyurethane. When that time comes, you must know the pros and cons of using these two wood finishes to decide objectively which wood finish … Read more

Linseed oil can penetrate deep into the wood grain, protecting it from damage caused by humidity, heat, and scratches. Linseed oil is easy to maintain and eco-friendly. Moreover, it creates a satin finish that brings out the natural tone and color of the wood. If you do not provide wood with a good finish, it … Read more

Wood finishes come in various types, and if you want to raise the quality of your woodworking projects a notch, it will help to know these different types of wood finish. These different types of wood finishes include stain, wood dye, rub-in oils, polyurethane, paint, and varnish. Among these different types of wood finishes, the … Read more

One of the most commonly used wood finishes is Danish oil. It combines tung oil, linseed oil, and mineral spirits to produce an excellent finish. Many manufacturers roll out various Danish oils, and since there is no well-defined formulation for producing Danish oil, the different Danish oil products you will find in the market vary … Read more

If you want a warm-colored finish for your wood projects, you can try using a shellac finish. Shellac differs from other oil finishes like tung oil and linseed oil because it doesn’t come from seeds.  Instead, it comes from a resin that the female lac bug secretes on trees. You can find this lac bug … Read more

Wood, of course, is susceptible to expansion and shrinking, especially if it gets exposed to moisture. Thus, you need to seal the wood to prevent any change in its dimensions and protect it from damage. However, there will be instances when its color will change after sealing the wood.  In such a case, the wood … Read more

Even today, many woodworkers I’ve talked to consider tung oil as one of the best finishes for wood. But what is tung oil, and why does it receive so many positive reviews as a wood finish? Tung oil belongs to the most popular oil finish for wooden furniture. It is also referred to as China … Read more