Always raise the grain on raw wood before applying a water-based finish. Simply brush, sponge or spray on some distilled water and let it dry thoroughly (overnight is best). Then, resand with your ...

Hi All. I’m looking for any tips on how to care for my newly refinished hardwood floors. They’ve been finished with a matte water-based natural finish. I know to broom or vacuum them regularly and to ...

Q: We want to refinish one of our wood floors with water-based varnish to avoid fumes. Other floors in the house are finished with oil-based varnish, which has a nice amber tone. How can we tone a ...