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    Glazes and crackles
    How to use glazes and crackles to produce dramatic effects. November 21, 2000

    CV and formaldehyde fumes
    The wrong respirator can lead to serious health problems. July 22, 2003

    Acrylic Urethane System
    Achieving a high build wet-look gloss finish with a fast turn around time - March 17, 2000

    Creating a dead-flat finish
    Think your life is dull? It's nothing compared to *this* finish. April 4, 2001

    Sprayable grain fillers
    Sources and application techniques for sprayable grain filling products. November 29, 2000

    Filling grain with sanding sealer
    Sanding sealer instead of grain filler - is this an acceptable replacement? October 16, 2003

    Filtering out isocyanates
    Is an organic respirator capable of filtering out isocyanates? December 6, 2000

    Working with Dark Stains
    Avoiding a muddy appearence with dark stains - March 17, 2000

    Color uniformity in bird's-eye maple
    Bleaching, tinting and staining to give bird's-eye maple boards a uniform color. December 12, 2000

    Viscosity testing
    The benefits of checking fluid consistency as part of the finishing process. October 2, 2001

    Urethanes for Deep Color
    Using urethanes to achieve a deep, colored finish in a production environment - March 17, 2000

    Polyester topcoat for automotive trim
    Polyester topcoats: Best left to the experts? April 17, 2000

    Knocking down conversion varnish sheen
    What's the best method to dull down a finished-and-installed kitchen? March 23, 2002

    Filling nail holes in prefinsihed moulding
    The installer has shot your custom-milled cherry job full of nail holes. What do you do? September 19, 2001

    Tiny Bubbles
    Are tools or techniqes to blame for the bubbles appearing in this ICA poly? October 20, 2004

    Duplicating a black lacquer finish
    Methods and products for achieving a good black laquer finish. March 20, 2001

    Finishing Pine
    WOODWEB's Finishing Team decribes how pine differs from hardwoods when it comes to finishing - March 17, 2000

    Speeding up Drying Times
    How to speed up the drying times when working with Watco Oils - March 17, 2000

    Color matching standards
    Are they even possible? May 1, 2003

    Lacquer without sealer
    A beginner asks for opinions on his system and gets the pros and cons of using a sealer. August 29, 2001

    Fine Crackle Finish
    Products and techniques for achieving a fine China-like crackle. May 19, 2004

    Less toxic alternatives to CV
    Searching for a durable and less toxic finish. July 22, 2003

    Glaze technique problem
    Trying to match a unique mystery finish sample. April 9, 2003

    Faux marbling
    Creating a decorative finish to match a marble mantel. November 22, 2003

    Glazing and toning techniques
    A detailed discussion of glazing and toning methods. April 4, 2001

    Front Door Exterior Finish
    Another thread on front-door finishes. No wood finish lasts forever in a tough exterior exposure. November 25, 2006

    Smooth finish on large surface
    Trouble with rough spots in a water-based finish. August 29, 2001

    How Much Fish-Eye Preventer to Use
    Advice on measuring and adding the optimum amount of additive to prevent fish-eye. December 28, 2006

    Glaze finish procedures
    Finishers share the steps they take with glaze finishes using conversion varnish. September 19, 2001

    UV-Cured Finishes for Fast Production
    Ultraviolet-curing finishes may be the best answer for high volume with low emissions and quick turnaround. March 30, 2008

    Finishing maple like aged cherry
    Getting a dark, aged effect on maple. February 13, 2001

    Matching a Satin Nickel Finish
    Suggestions for how to finish a wood mirror frame to match nearby brushed nickel faucets. March 30, 2008

    Decorative Finishes
    A few sample images. March 14, 2004

    Staining MDF
    Products and techniques for best results. July 28, 2004

    Leaving lacquer in spray gun
    Will a few hours between coats gum up the gun? September 2, 2002

    Automotive Clearcoat for an Exterior Door
    Some finishers say automotive finishes work well on exterior wood, but the manufacturers reportedly won't stand behind it. March 12, 2006

    Retarder to correct overspray?
    A discussion of the usefulness of lacquer retarder in minimizing overspray on cabinet interiors. August 10, 2000

    Textured glaze finish
    Achieving a textured, glaze finish over stain. August 23, 2000

    Creating colored lacquers
    Information on tinting and coloring lacquer topcoats. August 23, 2000

    DIY crazing
    Choosing finishing materials that will produce a "crackled" look. November 29, 2000

    Making black walnut blacker
    Suggestions on materials to use for staining walnut an ebony color. March 4, 2002

    Is potassium dichromate worth the risk?
    A highly toxic chemical is said to create amazing effects in finishing. April 4, 2000

    Spray equipment for polyester coatings
    Troubleshooting problems with internal mix polyester spray equipment. December 6, 2000

    Need feedback on a spray system
    Wood finishers discuss their favored spray finishing systems. April 18, 2000

    Enhancing natural colors of wood
    Bringing out the reds and yellows in koa. October 24, 2001

    Crackle lacquer: How-to
    The basics for applying crackled lacquer finishes. March 26, 2000

    Spray booth lighting
    Which type of bulb provides the best light for a spray booth? June 5, 2001

    Finishing Wood Window Blinds
    curing a wavy finish in a flat line finishing system - March 17, 2000

    White lines on RP doors
    Preventing white lines at the panel/frame joint on pre-assembled, raised-panel doors. March 20, 2001

    Figuring finish prices
    Methods for determining how much to charge for finishing work. March 28, 2001

    Thoughts on heated spray systems
    Adding heaters for better performance in a lacquer spray setup. December 12, 2000

    Finishing over Polyester
    A fully cured polyester base coat accepts several kinds of topcoats. Scuff first. March 9, 2006

    Finishing Carpathian Elm Veneer
    Troubleshooting finishing problems with elm veneer - March 17, 2000

    Finishing in the Fall Season
    Dealing with finishing problems during the fall season - March 17, 2000

    Leveling a sagging topcoat
    Techniques for flattening sags in lacquer. July 26, 2000

    Rough Finishes with open Pore Woods
    Why open pore woods seem to produce rough finishes - March 17, 2000

    Calculating finish coverage
    Figuring out how much finish is needed for a given project. March 20, 2001

    Buffing out a lacquer finish
    Finishers share their secrets for achieving a hand-rubbed lacquer finish. September 6, 2000

    Hot Serving Dishes and Wood Finishes
    No wood finishes are proof against hot pans straight from the stove or oven. But here's a discussion of the educated choices that customers can make. April 21, 2008

    Bubbles in lacquer topcoat
    What causes bubbles in lacquer topcoats? September 26, 2000

    Preventing lacquer overspray
    Tops on preventing overspray when applying lacquer topcoats. August 23, 2000

    Hot spots in lacquer
    How do you handle them? January 21, 2002

    Blending a Champagne Stain
    Matching a popular color using the materials at hand

    Polyester primer primer
    Some primary information on primer of the polyester persuasion. April 4, 2000

    Bleaching Mineral Streaks in White Maple
    Bleaching mineral streaks from maple is virtually impossible - March 17, 2000

    Setting up new finishing department
    Forum participants chime in on their favorite types of finishing systems, and approaches to establishing a finishing department. April 21, 2000

    How to price contract finishing
    How to determine a baseline cost for a long-term finishing contract. January 24, 2001

    Conseils pour le remplissage des trous
    Conseils pour boucher et masquer les trous dans un endroit bien visible sur les portes d'armoires. 11 novembre 2006

    Hole Filling Tips
    Advice on filling and hiding holes in an obvious visible location on cabinet doors. November 11, 2006

    Problems spraying conversion varnish
    Troubleshooting cleanup and viscosity/load problems. September 2, 2002

    Blotching on maple
    Staining maple without blotching

    Make-your-own stains and glazes
    Mixing your own wiping stains and glazes. June 24, 2001

    Toning with conversion varnish
    Adding tonal depth without building up too much finish. August 13, 2002

    Réparer une finition fisheye
    Résolution des problèmes d'effet fisheye dans une couche de finition de vernis de conversion. 24 juin 2001

    Fixing a fisheyed finish
    Troubleshooting fisheye problems in a conversion varnish topcoat. June 24, 2001

    Recreating a pine patina
    Mixing just the right color to match an old finish. October 2, 2001

    Seeking a sweeter-smelling finish
    Potential sources for less noxious finishing materials. November 29, 2000

    UV-resistant, non-yellowing finish
    Should claims of UV-resistance in topcoats be trusted for the long haul? September 6, 2000

    Finishing MDF
    How to achieve a smooth finish on MDF, where the sealed face has been removed. November 29, 2000

    Formaldehyde, sawdust and cancer
    Discussion on the health risks of formaldehyde in finishes and wood dust in the air. April 4, 2001

    Recommended stains
    Participants give their preferences when it comes to stain suppliers. March 24, 2000

    Heating precatalyzed lacquer
    What is the proper temperature to heat precat lacquers to? March 20, 2001

    Dark cherry dyes and stains
    How to get a great-looking, deep cherry finish. June 24, 2001

    Low-sheen finishes
    Are streaks and scratches impossible to avoid with hand-rubbed finishes? June 24, 2001

    Water-based vs. oil-based polyurethanes
    Finishers compare notes, experiences, and opinions on the comparative durability of water- and oil-based polyurethane topcoats. July 18, 2000

    Test results: Waterborne products
    Comparison and testing of several different waterborne products

    Spray-Gun Choices
    Another long discussion on the pros and cons of various spray-gun options. November 11, 2006

    Successfully staining birch
    Methods for achieving a smooth, even finish on birch. September 23, 2003

    Considering 2k Polyurethane Finishes
    A long and thoughtful discussion on the virtues and drawbacks of two-component urethane finishes. October 2, 2005

    Conversion varnish basics
    The pros agree: conversion varnish is best for kitchen cabinets. April 20, 2001

    Waterborne lacquer and polyurethane
    What is the difference? March 23, 2002

    Chemistry of Water-Based Polyurethane Coatings
    Here's some information about waterbased two-part poly formulas, the health risks the ingredients may pose, and product availability. March 29, 2006

    Waterborne vs. solvent finish
    Professionals tell which they prefer and why. April 11, 2001

    All about polyester finishes
    Cure times and application techniques for polyester finishes. January 31, 2001

    Alternatives to conversion varnish
    Is there a less-touchy alternative to conversion varnish? January 24, 2001

    Evening the color of white oak
    Creating a natural-looking, uniform finish for white oak. January 3, 2001

    Preserving Leftover Catalyst
    How to prolong the shelf life of unused catalyst for catalyzed finishes. March 12, 2006

    The best bar top finish
    What's the best finish for high-use areas like bar tops? March 26, 2000

    Water-based lacquers -- Good, bad, and ugly
    Professional finishers share their experiences with water-based lacquers. March 20, 2001

    Color Standards When Finishing
    Use a color standard or guide panel to acheive consistent results

    Polissage d'une finition laquée
    Les finisseurs partagent leurs secrets pour obtenir une finition laquée frottée à la main. 6 septembre 2000

    Set-ups for spraying cabinet doors
    Methods for clean and efficient finishing. Includes photos.. October 9, 2002

    Protecting edges of installed cabinets
    Protecting newly installed cabinetry from the chaos of continuing construction. November 15, 2000

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