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For shellac finish users, good news: Shellac flakes have become more plentiful. Even those familiar with shellac may not know that it starts out as a crusty protective coating secreted on tree ...

Linseed or flaxseed oil is one of the most beloved wood finishes in the world. It penetrates deep into the wood fibers to ...

You may need nothing more than a thorough wipe-down, a few touch-ups with stain, and a bit of wax to restore the original luster. To revive an old, battered desk, we had to go through all four steps ...

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 ...

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Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. Not so long ago, wax was ...

All wooden items and components have to be finished in order to seal and protect the surface of the wood. Before you get started here are some things you're going to need: Glass paper in a variety of ...