With new, full-color photos and design, expanded information, and updates on technological advances in finishing, The New Wood Finishing Book is a must-have reference.

If you finish wood, youll want to own the updated and completely revised version of the highly acclaimed The Woodfinishing Book. Michael Dresdner, a nationally known finishing expert with over 20 years of experience in the field, focuses on finishes that amateur woodworkers and finishers use -- not fussy, unattainable finishes. He successfully demystifies the art and science of finishing with clear and up-to-date information, including coverage of spray finishing and the new generation of water-based finishes.

Insightful Q&As provide answers to the most common finishing questions, and amusing "finishing tales" show the lighter side of finishing challenges. The original book is considered the definitive resource on finishing. But this new edition is even better.

About the author
Michael Dresdner is a nationally known finishing expert with over 20 years of experience in the field. He is the author of The Woodfinishing Book, Wood Finishing Fixes, and Build Like a Pro: Painting and Finishing.

Introduction

1 Choosing a Finish

What Is a Finish?
How Finishes Work
How to Choose the Right Finish

2 Tools of the Trade

Safety Equipment
Application Tools
Other Tools

3 Stripping

Which Method to Use?
Choosing a Stripper
Taking It Off
Removing Old Stain

4 Preparing the Wood

Fixing Dents and Gouges
Sanding
Raising the Grain

5 Coloring Wood

What Is Stain?
Commercial Stains
Specialty Stains

6 Sealer, Primer, and Filler

Sealer
Primer
Pore Filler

7 Applying the Finish

Where to Finish
When to Finish
Applying Finishes by Rag
Applying Finishes by Brush or Paint Pad
Applying Finishes by Spray Gun

8 Repairing Damage

Removing Excess Materials
Filling Voids
Touchup

9 Rubbing Out the Finish

What Is Rubbing?
Rubbing and Polishing Materials
For a Satin Finish
For a Gloss Finish
Machine Polishing

Resources

Glossary

Index