Michael Dresdner

Q: I sanded my wood floors for new finish but did not take off all of the old finish. I applied a coat, let it cure overnight, sanded, and when I started to wipe down with a rag damp with paint thinner, the finish started to pull and wrinkle. What do I do now?
A: Start [...]

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Q: I bought a new red oak exterior door, sanded it, applied Varathane wood conditioner and after 20 minutes, applied Varathane Gunstock stain. I didn’t wipe it off because I liked the color. I let it dry for 12 hours, took my finger and rubbed it in a couple of spots and there was [...]

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Preparing the wood for finishing means getting it all the same as well as getting it clean, smooth, and level. [...]

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