Q: Our very old wood floors are in good shape and were refinished right before we bought our house 10 years ago. But now ...

Like lacquer, varnish isn't a stain but a clear film-forming finish. Varnish is a broad term, referring to any wood finish that's clear and forms a film. Polyurethane, lacquer and shellac are all ...

You can end up with a huge mess of blotchy stained wood in seconds unless you know what to do and take all the steps ...

Finishes vary according to how much of the wood’s natural grain they show. The best opaque treatments tend to last the longest. But you may prefer a semi-transparent or clear finish for ...