Whether you choose oil-based paint or water-based paint, the longevity of your painted surface hinges on the prep work. Ensure the surface is clean, oil-free, and totally dry before painting.

Q: We want to refinish one of our wood floors with water-based varnish to avoid fumes. Other floors in the house are finished with oil-based varnish, which has a nice amber tone. How can we tone a ...

[H]ARDWICK — Vermont Natural Coatings, a company that makes a whey-based protective finish for floors, decks and other wood surfaces, plans to roll out a line of colored paints for walls next year.

Paint is mixed to order in an effort to cut waste and delivery is fast so you can get on with your renovations as soon as possible. The emulsion is water-based, uses no solvent and comes in ...

Water-based finishes dry quickly, while each coat of oil-based finish can take up to 24 hours to dry. So, keep the room warm and ventilated and be patient. 10. Reassemble the Room ...

Whether you are trying to get rid of pesky water rings or need to remove scratches from your wood floors, Lou Manfredini is here to help. Updated April 24, 2015, 8:56 AM PDT TODAY TODAY Staff ...

For decades, the professional paint preparation protocol was to prime unpainted wood with oil-based primer and then topcoat it with at least two coats of latex paint.

An Alternative to Oil-Based Paint Consumer Reports buys and tests water-based wood stains which you'll see in our wood stain Ratings.