Q: I have an oak front door that has been stained a reddish color. It is covered with shellac that has been peeling. I removed most of the shellac with a razor and discovered scratches on the door.

Polyurethane is a relatively new finish that is gradually replacing traditional shellac, varnish and oil finishes. Polyurethane dries to a hard film that wears well. Because it dries faster than ...

When it comes to applying a finish to wood, most do-it-yourselfers automatically reach for a can of polyurethane varnish. Polyurethane is an ideal choice for many projects, because it produces a hard ...

What do an oak door, walnut mantle and a cherry rocker have in common? Besides being constructed of natural wood, all look especially good with a clear finish. In fact, most natural woodwork jobs call ...

Q: We just stripped six layers of paint off the front door of our 1820s house. I think the door is made of chestnut. We don’t want to repaint it, and we don’t like polyurethane. What’s the best ...