Understanding wood finishing : how to select and apply the right finish

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Flexner, Bob (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Pleasantville, New York : Reader's Digest , c2005
Edition:Completely rev. and updated
Subjects:
Table of Contents:
  • 1. Why finish wood, any way?
  • 2. Preparing the wood surface
  • 3. Tools for applying finishes
  • 4. Staining wood
  • 5. Oil finishes
  • 6. Wax finishes
  • 7. Filling the pores
  • 8. Introduction to film finishes
  • 9. Shellac
  • 10. Lacquer
  • 11. Varnish
  • 12. Two-part finishes
  • 13. Water-based finishes
  • 14. Choosing a finish
  • 15. Advanced coloring techniques
  • 16. Finishing the fish
  • 17. Finishing different woods
  • 18. Caring for the finish
  • 19. Repairing finishes
  • 20. Exterior finishes
  • 21. Removing finishes