Q: We want to refinish one of our wood floors with water-based varnish to avoid fumes. Other floors in the house are finished with oil-based varnish, which has a nice amber tone. How can we tone a ...

Water-based cabinet finishes are very interesting. The technology to manufacture them has been around for about 60 years, however they have become popular only in recent years. Water-based cabinet ...

Always raise the grain on raw wood before applying a water-based finish. Simply brush, sponge or spray on some distilled water and let it dry thoroughly (overnight is best). Then, resand with your ...

Q. Is a water-based stain as good as an oil-based stain on pine molding? When applying the prestain conditioner and the stain itself, is it best to use a brush or cloth? Is there a waiting period to ...

Q: The cabinets under my kitchen sink are showing water damage. Short of refinishing, is there a way to repair them? A: Yes, there is a way to make the doors look far better even without refinishing ...