STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- You'll often hear debate about which chemical finishing product is superior: polyurethane or lacquer. Certainly, each finish possesses its own advantages and disadvantages, ...

You'll often hear debate about which chemical finishing product is superior: polyurethane or lacquer. Certainly, each finish possesses its own advantages and disadvantages, which I'll outline below to ...

Varathane’s water-based polyurethane can be touch-dry in as little as 30 minutes and is ready for a second coat after 2 hours, though full curing time is 3 days. The result is a hard, scratch- and ...

Water-based cabinet finishes are very interesting. The technology to manufacture them has been around for about 60 years, however they have become popular only in recent years. Water-based cabinet ...

What if you have a fiberglass door you would like to refinish? Here is the best way to strip and stain your door. Door refinishing starts with stripping, no sanding, re-stain and three coats of ...

The appeal of glossy hardwood floors goes back centuries. The warmth of wood floors makes them a coveted design feature, and people who have wood floors work hard at keeping them looking good. Often ...