Polyurethane is the main component in modern varnish. Choose the best polyurethane finish for your project from these ...

Homeowners make significant investments in their wood projects and expect them to retain their beauty for years. Ipe Oil® and ...

How to make finishing hardwood floors as painless as possible. Published: Sep. 18, 2007, 11:34 p.m. Sep. 18, 2007, 11:34 p.m.

Stain applicator pads; Hardwood floors can become damaged from scratches, sun, foot traffic or age, making any home look dull and dirty. Refinishing the hardwood can make it look fresh and renewed.

You can expect to pay $2 to $7 per square foot to have a professional completely finish your hardwood floor, according to data compiled by Realtor.com. The cost of labor, ...

A. If you're thinking of roughing up just a few areas of your hardwood floors in order to reapply varnish in the worn or gouged spots I don't think you'll be pleased with the end results.

For the stain, consider using SamaN wood stain, a water-based product that’s easy to apply and eliminates the overlap marks that sometimes show with other stains ($18.49 for 12 ounces on Amazon).

It's a thrill akin to finding buried treasure -- that moment when you rip up the dusty carpets of your newly purchased home and discover that (bingo!) there are hardwood floors underneath. Wooden ...