How to Degrease Oily Wood Before Gluing or Finishing
Why Oily Wood Causes Glue and Finish Failures Oily and resinous woods don’t just feel...
Oils & Waxes
Penetrating oils, oil-varnish blends and waxes: when to use them and how to apply them.
How to Choose Glue for Oily Exotic Wood Species
Oily exotic woods like teak, cocobolo, rosewood, ipe, and wenge look great but are notorious...
Best Wood Species for a Brushed Oil Finish
A brushed oil finish is a good match for furniture and trim when you want...
Best Wood Species for a Natural Oil Finish on Chairs
Choosing the Right Wood for an Oil Finish Natural oil finishes work especially well on...
Oil-Based Polyurethane vs Water-Based Polyurethane for Stair Treads
Choosing a Finish for Stair Treads Stair treads need a finish that handles repeated foot...
Hardwax Oil vs Penetrating Oil for Dining Tables
Choosing a finish for a dining table is a choice between surface protection, appearance, and...
How to Prepare Oily Hardwood for Glue and Finish
Why Oily Hardwood Is Difficult to Glue and Finish Oily hardwoods such as teak, ipe,...
How to Dispose of Oil-Soaked Wood Finishing Rags
Oil- and solvent-based finishes can heat up as they cure. A crumpled pile of used...
Water-Based Polyurethane vs Hardwax Oil for Flooring Boards
Choosing between water-based polyurethane and hardwax oil comes down to how you use the floor,...
Boiled Linseed Oil vs Pure Tung Oil on Hardwood
Boiled linseed oil (BLO) and pure tung oil are penetrating finishes, not film finishes like...