When researching linseed oil, you’ll find three types of wood finishes: raw, boiled and polymerized. Raw linseed oil, in its natural form, is somewhat impractical as a furniture finish due to ...

There are a few good ways to ruin the original finish on an antique chair, and Karen Keane, CEO of Skinner Inc. in Boston, has seen them all. Karen has examined antique chairs that people have ...

Oil Based vs. Latex Paint Finish We have stripped our moldings and woodwork and are ready to refinish. We really like the look of the oil based paint glossy finish as opposed to the muted glossy ...

Oil finishes are very popular among carpenters, as they tend to highlight the character of the wood very well, without changing both its color and texture. Made of natural products, they are quite ...

Here’s why: Oil-based primer, while it may penetrate the wood fibers better than latex, continues to harden over time. It eventually becomes inflexible and brittle.

Oil-based paint is less common than water-based paint, but it does offer some perks. It is a more durable paint, and it can provide a smoother finish by not showing brush or roller marks.

The answer on finishing Ancient Wood's 50,000 year old Kauri is "very carefully." Recovered from prehistoric peat bogs in New Zealand, this wood prices at $40 a board foot for flat sawn grain, $60 ...