Category Archives: Paint & Stain Education

Best Brushes For Staining

The best brushes for staining furniture are those that work on multiple furniture projects. Brushes are the most versatile stain applicator. They’re used to apply clear, semi-transparent or semi-solid viscous stains. Brushes are used to apply solid color stains over previous coats of paint or solid stains. Brushes can be used to apply stains to raw new surfaces or those previously stains. Brushes allow for greater application control and offer deep penetration of stain into wood pores. Continue reading Best Brushes For Staining

The Differences Between Varnish And Polyurethane

Varnish and polyurethane are two popular finishes used for furniture refinishing today.  It’s not a really a battle between varnish vs. polyurethane because one isn’t better than the other. Both have positives and negatives that I will explain in this post. Continue reading The Differences Between Varnish And Polyurethane