Introduction -- Why refinish? -- Refinishing wood: a step-by-step overview -- Evaluating & planning: Evaluating furniture -- Evaluating wood floors -- Evaluating woodwork -- Identifying old finishes -- Selecting a new finish -- Tools for finishing -- Safety, cleanup & disposal -- Refinishing basics: Removing old finishes -- Making basic repairs -- Preparing for the finish -- Coloring wood -- Painting wood -- Applying topcoats -- Hardware & accessories -- Case studies: Rocking chair -- Sewing machine cabinet -- Dining chair -- Reproduction mission finish -- Chest of drawers -- Frame-and-panel cabinet -- Cedar chest -- Antique mantel clock -- Tip-top table -- Music cabinet -- Antique radio console -- Double-hung window -- Woodwork & door -- Wood floor -- School desks -- Maintenance & quick fixes
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Readers will learn how to effectively use new, environmentally safe strippers to remove old paints and varnishes, how to patch and repair damaged surfaces, and how to apply stains and achieve glass-smooth new finishes with no fuss. This book features the latest tools, including fine detail sanders and high velocity finish sprayers