Safety and sustainability: Varnish generally falls between polys and lacquers in VOCs and environmental impact. Lacquer vs. Polyurethane There are two main differences: adhesion type and dry time.

The term "lacquer" often is confused and sometimes used synonymously with the term "varnish." But, where lacquers harden simply through the evaporation of their liquid solvens into the air ...

When it comes to applying a finish to wood, most do-it-yourselfers automatically reach for a can of polyurethane varnish. Polyurethane is an ideal choice for many projects, because it produces a ...

I definitely would not varnish–or paint–a deck. This kind of construction can be protected from rot, warping and color changes by using a water-repellent preservative of WPR, sold under many ...

Varnish is a blend of oils and resins that coats the surface of wood and gives a transparent, protective coating. Depending on its formulation, it can leave a gloss, semi-gloss or satin finish. Today, ...

In addition to a natural bristle brush, you'll need a sandpaper block with up to three grits of sandpaper (from 100 to 220), shop vacuum, lint-free cloths and your polyurethane varnish.

When deciding what finish to apply to your timber surfaces, it helps to know a few facts beforehand. The internal structure of wood contains thousands of microscopic tubes running up and down the ...