Refinishing

Making corrections and repairs to a finished woodworking project requires the right product and technique. These articles offer tips on how to properly repair and replace the finish on your project.

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  How to Refinish Small Blemishes in Wood with Common Finishing Products

  It is possible to refinish furniture without removing all your current finishing, and these products make your refinishing job that much easier.

  
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  How to Remove Shellac Coating on a Woodworking Project for Refinishing

  For refinishing old projects with a layer of shellac, a little denatured alcohol can pull the coating off allowing for further refinishing.

  
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  How Do You Safely Remove Finish Without Damaging Antique Furniture

  Restoring antique furniture can be fun, but how can you tell if the refinishing process you’re about to use will damage the underlying wood?

  
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  How to Bleach Walnut Wood Lighter with Lye and Peroxide in AB Bleach

  Lighter colored walnut projects are attractive and sought out, but common household bleach doesn’t work, you need a special product called AB Bleach.

  
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  Remarkable Rockler Reviews: SOY-Gel Paint and Urethane Remover

  Soy-Gel Professional Paint Stripper refinishing product has garnered some very positive reviews for its use in the woodworking community.

  
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  Quick and Easy Home Improvement Tip: Spiff up your woodwork before holiday guests arrive

  To spruce up the wood around your house and cover up any unsightly scratches quickly, consider giving them a run down with a Zenith Tibet Almond Stick.

  
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  Removing White Water Marks When Refinishing Shellac Wood Finish

  With many refinishers actually containing paint (and shellac) remover, there are a few options for refinishing shellacked furniture with water marks.

  
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  How to Remove Water Marks from Pine Wood with Blush Eraser, Denatured Alcohol and Paste Wax

  White water marks in wood furniture like a pine dresser can ruin the look of a piece, thankfully most of the time removing them can be simple.

  
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  Refinishing and Painting MDF Kitchen Cabinets to Offer Moisture Protection

  MDF cabinets need a layer of paint or finish to be properly protected from water damage, but our author cautions against being too hasty in your refinishing.

  
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  Removing Paint from Antique Oak Furniture with Paint Stripper

  Paint stripper and a lot of patience, rather than sanding, are the keys to removing paint and finish from the deep pores of antique oak furniture.

  
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  Removing White Heat Marks from Oak Kitchen Tables with Mineral Spirits

  When refinishing an oak table, mineral spirits and a nylon abrasive pad clean any water and heat marks, allowing you to apply a new finish.

  
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  Can a Latex Paint Finish Be Hardened After Application?

  If your latex paint coating is too soft, unfortunately, you can’t fix it, but there are similar hardening paints you can use to refinish.

  
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  Fixing Chips and Scratches

  Finishing expert Michael Dresner offers some helpful tips on how to repair minor chips and scratches to your wood surfaces and furniture.

  
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  Use the Sure-Hook Tool-Less Cabinet Door Hanger for Refinishing Kitchen Cabinets Easily and More

  The Sure-Hook Tool-Less Cabinet Door Hanger is ideal for refinishing kitchen cabinets and other projects that need finishing on all sides.

  
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  Dealing with Stains left by Disrespectful Mice

  Expert woodworkers share how they’d deal with wood stained by ammonia and how to get rid of a smell, like urine, that’s gotten into wood.