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 ...

Hi All. I’m looking for any tips on how to care for my newly refinished hardwood floors. They’ve been finished with a matte water-based natural finish. I know to broom or vacuum them regularly and to ...

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 ...

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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 ...