Finishes and Finishing Techniques: Professional Secrets for Simple and Beautiful Finishes from Fine Woodworking

This volume will enable you to get pro-quality finishes every time. Each type of finish and technique is presented in a clear and accessible way. You'll get complete coverage of smoothing and preparing surfaces, changing the color of wood with dyes, pigments, and stains, polishing finishes to a high gloss, spray finishing, and repairing damaged finishes. Some of the finishes are just about foolproof. All finishes in Finishes & Finishing Techniques offer professional-looking results.

Includes articles on:

• Surface preparation
• Coloring wood
• Hand finishing
• Spray finishing
• Water-based finishes
• Special techniques