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finishes

Latest in finishes

how to refinish bathtub
Tubs & Showers

How to Refinish a Bathtub

By Timothy Dale, Trish Popovitch

A person using a roller brush to apply the best water-based polyurethane for floors option
Tools & Materials

The Best Water-Based Polyurethanes to Protect Floors Throughout Your Home

By Tom Scalisi

The Best Liquid Sander Deglosser Options
Reviews

The Best Liquid Sander Deglosser for Your Workshop

By Tony Carrick

The Pros and Cons of Black Stainless Steel Appliances
Appliances

The Pros and Cons of Black Stainless Steel

By Michelle Ullman

Achieve a Unique Burnt Wood Finish with Shou Sugi Ban
Easy DIY Projects

The Appeal of a Burnt Wood Finish

By Manasa Reddigari

Woman paints primer over a stained wood bench.
Painting & Finishing

Can You Paint Over Wood Stain?

By Andreana Lefton, Bob Vila

A carpenter adds wax onto wooden floors using a scraper tool.
Flooring

Guide to Hardwood Floor Finishes

By Michelle Ullman, Bob Vila, Updated by Theresa Clement

Bleaching Wood - 11 Do's and Don'ts
Workshop

The Dos and Don’ts of Bleaching Wood

By Steffani Cameron, Bob Vila

Believe It or Not: 9 Incredible Faux Finishes You Can Do Yourself
Painting & Finishing

Believe It or Not: 9 Incredible Faux Finishes You Can Do Yourself

By Kristina Grosspietsch

Wood Finishes - Stains
Painting & Finishing

Paints, Stains, and More: Choosing the Right Wood Finish for Any Project

By Bob Vila

Porter-Cable Random Orbit Sander
Painting & Finishing

How To: Remove Varnish and Other Wood Finishes

By Chris Gardner, Bob Vila

painted and stained kitchen cabinets
Cabinets

How To: Restore Cabinet Finishes

By Merv Kaufman, Bob Vila

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