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VARNISH FINISHES sa PAINT & FINISH RUBBING sa URETHANE FINISHES sa VARNISH FINISHES (ART) xx PAINT & FINISH xx WOOD FINISHING The finishing room. Some key elements to consider. Looks at ventilation, air filters and other considerations necessary when working with slow drying wood finishes (varnish, polyurethane, etc.). A tale of two finishes. Shellac and varnish. A fresh look at traditional finishing materials. An explanation of the differences in varnish will aid in selecting a "rubbing" varnish. How to prepare oily woods (cocobolo, teak, rosewood, ebony and cordia) to accept varnish or oil finishes. How to avoid foaming (bubbles) when applying brushable water-based clear finishes. Lintungtane, an oil-varnish finish created by combining equal amounts of linseed oil, tung oil and polyurethane varnish. Advice on surface preparation and application. Brushing varnish. The low-tech way to a durable finish. Waterlox wipe-on finishes, surface preparation and their application described. Bar and countertop finishes. A look at the alternatives available, their durability, application and ease of repair. All about varnish. Advice on choosing the right varnish, wood preparation, brush selection, application brushwork and rubbing out the finish. Tip on spraying varnish with an HVLP sprayer. Preventing drip shadows on the end grain when finishing a large, flat surface. Tip on using acetone for thinning oil-based varnish when spray painting. Repair and revitalize minor damage in varnish, lacquer and shellac finishes. Some tips. Tips on sanding, preping and varnishing teak wood. Bubbles and other troubles. Some tips for overcoming common problems when applying varnish with a brush. Varnishing act. Choosing the right type of varnish for the job. Let wood beauty shine through. Tips on finishing your woodworking projects with stains, varnishes or lacquers. Finishing with traditional (alkyd) varnish has some advantages over urethane. Water-based wood finishes (lacquers, varnishes, and urethanes). A user test of eight different brands. Plastic varnishes. What they are and where they're used. Tip: How to minimize maintenance on varnish or on clear plastic exterior wood finishes. Reviving your home's natural varnished woodwork without stripping and refinishing. Clear wood finishes. How one painter applies lacquer and varnish to interior woodwork and camouflages the nail holes. Emphasis is on spray painting, but brushing techniques are discussed. How to mix and apply an oil and varnish mixture finish to fine furniture. It produces a more durable finish than oil alone. Tip: How to keep varnish from penetrating the softwood face of a stringed instrument by applying skim milk prior to the application of the varnish. Finishing materials. An overview of the uses and properties of all major wood finishes, including shellac, lacquer, sanding sealers, drying oils, tung oil, varnishes of different types, and rubbing oils. To finish the finish. How to handrub varnish, lacquer, and shellac finishes to remove any traces of dust, lint, and brushmarks. Finishes made from mixtures of varnish and drying oils are reviewed. Also covers the use of tung oil. Describes those finishes which are safe for toys and food utensils. Tip: How to apply spar varnish, instead of polyurethane, in order to achieve a clean, flat surface. Requires three coats. Early varnishes. The 18th century search for the perfect film finish. Outdoor wood finishes. Varnish is pretty, but paint's tougher. Importance of a water-repellent preservative noted. Tip: How to combine reactive and solvant-release finishes. For example, applying varnish over a sealer coat of shellac or lacquer. Tips on repairing the gloss varnish of a mohogany-veneered cardtable without refinishing the whole top. Varnish finish that's rubbed on. Sanding is the way to a glass-smooth surface when working with varnish. Water-based varnishes. How they compare to the old favorites. Tips on adding color to tung-oil varnish. How to restore an extremely degraded varnish which exhibits the yellowing, crazing, and film shrinkage that can occur with time. Tip: Remove lacquer and varnish runs with a razor blade. An oil and varnish finish for walnut. Versatile varnish. A reliable finish for the small shop. Both brushing and spraying techniques are discussed. Tip: Use points of thumbtacks to keep small objects from sticking to tabletop while being varnished. Tip on applying the new spar varnishes (which contain less solvent) in a way that reduces the chance of bubbles or wrinkling. Advice on applying a varnish/linseed oil finish for a large ash tabletop. Making a case for varnish. The most beautiful and durable finish for fine furniture is applied with a brush. Oil-and-varnish furniture finish that is durable and easy to apply. Takes advantage of the best of both finishes. Finished with a beeswax topcoat. Tips on restoring a badly alligatored varnish finish without stripping. Wiped-on varnish. How to achieve a traditional varnish finish with multiple, thin coats and lots of elbow grease for the final polish. Spraying on the cheap. How to combine an inexpensive internal-mix spray gun and a quick-dry varnish to get a perfect finish. Tip on the proper solvent for oil-based varnishes. How to refinish furniture. Part 2 of 3. Covers the finishing sequence (stain, sealer, filler, and top coat). Gives instructions on lacquer, varnish and shellac finishes. Includes polishing and French polish finishes. Tips on applying a durable varnish finish to a dining table. Applying a varnish finish. The finishing touch. Tips on applying a high-quality varnish finish to inexpensive pine furniture. Fine wood finishes. Five ways to give wood protection and a beautiful polish. Covers shellac, oil varnish, polyurethane varnish, oil finish, wax and wood stains. Tip: Seal pine knots with shellac before finishing with varnish. How to work with synthetc varnishes. A look at the five basic types of wood furniture finishes: varnish, lacquer, wax, oils, and shellac. Refinishing furniture using the Stuhr Museum method. Works only with traditional varnish or shellac finishes. Refinishing clinic. Final finishes on wood. Looks at varnish, lacquers, shellac, and oils. Tip: What causes varnish to remain tacky and how to avoid or correct the problem. Tips on painting or varnishing doors and windows. Tip: Formula for cleaning varnished wood which has turned dark. Tip: Achieve a matching patina on replacement wood in varnished pieces by the technique described. Tip: Apply varnish to furniture using old nylon stockings rather than a brush. Tip: Spar varnish, designed for marine use, looks like shellac but gives an extremely tough finish. Tip: How to slow the drying time of varnish to eliminate lap marks when working on a large surface. Tips on dealing with residual wax films from methylene chloride-based strippers when varnishing wood. Restoration materials of the 1990s. A guide to materials that are low in volatile organic compounds. Workshop mini-course. Finishing with varnish. Workshop minicourse. Tips on applying a shellac sealer and a varnish finish to wood. Fantastic finishes. How to apply four of the most popular clear hardwood finishes (hand-rubbed oil, shellac, varnish, and lacquer). Tip: Place small varnished items on coarse (60-grit) sandpaper to dry. Varnish, the most useful clear finish for wood. How to avoid "fisheyes" and rough places when applying stain, sealer, and a topcoating of varnish. Tip on applying a high quality varnish finish to a pine table top. Tip on using thinned varnish as the first coat to improve penetration and sealing. Varnish. Tips on selection and application. Tip: Cheesecloth does a better job of applying varnish than using a brush. Varnishing secrets. The work is in the preparation. Emphasis is on varnishing wooden boats. Tips on applying boat varnish to achieve a professional-looking finish. Supply varnish to your brush from a pump-type oil can connected with a vinyl tube. How to apply a spar varnish finish. Tip suggests how to store varnish to extend its shelf life. The traditional Amana Colonies (Iowa) finish. Norm Schanz shares his time-proven techniques for varnishing wood. Advice on applying a high-quality tung oil spar varnish as the final finish on wood furniture. How to achieve a satin finish by first using gloss varnish for all undercoats. California furniture designer-craftsman shares his formula for a linseed-turpentine-varnish furniture finish, along with details on surface preparation and finish application. Tip on adding thinner to varnish to eliminate the air bubbles which form when the finish is brushed on. Bring a satin sheen to an old, dulled surface by applying an oil-varnish blend right over the existing finish. It's compatible with virtually all furniture finishes. Hot-weather varnishing. How to varnish a boat during hot and humid weather. Tips on stripping, priming, sanding, brushing technique, types of varnish, etc. The art of brightwork, Part 3. A professional's approach to finish application. The pros and cons of two-part varnishes for boats. How not to varnish. Dispelling the myths about boat varnishing. Tips to keep varnish from gelling or skinning over in a can. Varnish: A durable finish with a traditional look. What is available and how to apply varnish to get the finish you want. Finishing techniques when making reproductions of antiques. The process of "aging" a project involves distressing, coloring (staining), and final finishing with varnish. Varnishing. Built-up layers protect the wood and highlight the grain. Description of a few simple steps. Film finishes and how they cure. Looks at shellac, lacquer, varnish, polyurethane, and waterborne finishes. Understanding the relationship between solvents, the weather, and finishes can help overcome many common finish failures when working with lacquer, shellac, varnish, and water-borne finishes. Wipe-on finishes revisited. A look at straight oil, varnish thinned with paint thinner, and oil-and-varnish blends. Advice on selection, application, safety, etc. The professional method for applying exterior varnish is listed. Using Danish oil and wet-and-dry paper to achieve a smooth finish on wood. Use as a final finish or as an undercoat for varnish. Final touches. Round up of what's available in furniture finishes. Looks at oil polishing, wax polishing, french polishing, spray finishing and varnish. Tips on achieving a deep-gloss finish on small wooden toys by dipping them in varnish, instead of brushing. Tip: How to avoid getting bubbles in a finish coat of varnish by warming the varnish. Tips on applying varnish finishes and the proper techniques for "rubbing down" between coats. Tip: Rest freshly varnished boards on the tips of nails while drying. Tips on selecting clear finishes (lacquer, polyurethane, penetrating oil, shellac, varnish, and sanding sealer). Tips on applying a clear finish (lacquer, polyurethane, penetrating oil, shellac, varnish and sanding sealer) using a brush. Four shop made oil and varnish finishes. How to mix them and apply them. Tabletop (or bar top) finishes. An overview on the selection and use of four different finishes (oil-based varnish, oil-based polyurethane, water-based polyurethane, epoxy). Near-perfect wood finishing. Part 3. Brushing a fine finish. The joys and sorrows of water-based "varnishes". Beyond shellac. There is more to finishing than French polishing and more to French polishing than shellac. An introduction to fine finishing techniques. Looks at French polish, varnish, lacquer, oil, and waxes. How to select and apply a specific varnish. A look at sealers, shellac, varnish, primer-sealer, sanding sealer and lacquer. A look at a new type of varnish that absorbs ultraviolet rays and therefore stands up well out of doors. Tips on sanding between coats of lacquer, varnish and polyurethane finishes. How to get outstanding results with brush-on varnish or polyurethane. | |||||||||
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