We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Wood floors, both softwood flooring and hardwood, are a beautiful, durable, and practical flooring solution. As a professional woodworker, I ...

Polyurethane is a great top coat for several home projects, creating a tough protective layer that can withstand all sorts of bangs and scrapes. How you apply polyurethane, however, can make or break ...

Prior to sanding, thoroughly clean the floor to remove any polish, wax and contaminants. This will probably involve mopping it several times. It’s fine to use soap at first, but apply clean water only ...

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STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- You'll often hear debate about which chemical finishing product is superior: polyurethane or lacquer. Certainly, each finish possesses its own advantages and disadvantages, ...

If you`ve fallen in love with the idea of adding or refinishing wood floors in your home but cringe at the thought of maintaining them, a Swedish finish may be in your future. Swedish-type floor ...

You'll often hear debate about which chemical finishing product is superior: polyurethane or lacquer. Certainly, each finish possesses its own advantages and disadvantages, which I'll outline below to ...

A homeowner recently emailed me wondering what to do with his lovely old wood floors. In one high-traffic area, the floor is showing wear from frequent use. In another area, a wheeled office chair has ...

Q–When I was applying a polyurethane finish to my bedroom floor, some of the urethane spilled onto a marble slab that separates this floor from an adjoining bathroom floor. I want to remove it, but it ...