Tag: varnish

Protect Wood Door With Proper Finish

Dear James: My wood front door is still in good condition. When I tried to refinish with a clear coat, it flaked off. What type of finish will last longer this time?—Wendy L. Dear Wendy: A properly stained and finished natural wood front door is beautiful and should remain that way for many years. Over…


Strip Varnished Paneling

The old dark knotty pine paneling of the ’50s covering many basement and rec room walls can be lightened and revitalized by removing the varnish. But it’s a lot of work. We think it’s worth it, because when the dark varnish is gone, the natural beauty of the wood shows up, giving new meaning to…