Publisher's Synopsis
This is the ultimate wood finishing guide for an exquisite project.
Applying a well-thought-out and researched finish can bring out the beauty and shine in an otherwise bland work. On the flip side, a well-built and alluring piece of woodwork can be turned into an ugly duckling with a lousy finish.
Clayton M. Rines takes you on a journey through one of the aspects of woodworking that many crafters will rather avoid. He removes the cloud of mystery surrounding wood finishing. You will navigate the minefield of finish application, refinishing, and staining with ease like a pro. You will discover new and existing methods that work on how to select the best type of finish for your project, correct errors, prepare the wooden surface, and troubleshoot.
As a beginner or a pro, it is pertinent that you understand the basics of staining, coloring, and dyeing your wood. This will give you a wide array of options to play within any project, thus breaking down restrictions that might have been in place. When you fully understand the foundation of wood finishing, you will be able to bring out the hidden beauty of your wood, promote its longevity, and make the whole wood-crafting process a seamless experience.
"A Guide to Wood Finishing for Beginners" is packed with invaluable tips and hints that will enlighten you on the reasons why you should go through the process of finely finishing your wood, the methods to embrace, and what to avoid.
You will learn the following and much more ;
- Simple and safe method of applying spray finish
- The different types of solvents, oils, and varnish
- The types of wood and how to apply finish to them
- Stripping and Refinishing
- Stain and dye application
- Restoring furniture
- Water-based and oil-based finishes
- An easy to understand approach to the subject theme
- The beginners guide on polishing, spraying, sanding, etc
- Fixing mistakes
- Troubleshooting
Written with you in mind to help solve your wood finishing fears as a beginner or an experienced hand needing a bit of refresher, this is a must-get book.
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