Q. This week: I was interested in the column you did a few weeks ago about applying varnish to a tabletop. Usually, painters recommend that varnish be applied with the best quality brush available, ...

Knowing how to apply varnish and taking care of it will make it last longer, writes Lydia Namono Many women would feel cheated spending money on a manicure, only to find their nails chipped in the ...

Varnish is woods best friend. Made of resin, drying oil, and solvent or thinner, varnish protects wood from aging and damage. Given a good coating of varnish, wood is easier to clean, and it is much ...

When you are applying varnish or clear polyurethane finish to wood, use a leg of old pantyhose. Roll it up and tuck back to make a small pad, and dip it in the liquid. It will easily work around table ...

Why Won't the Varnish Dry? Whether you are building a piece of furniture from scratch or completing a renovation project, the varnish coat usually marks the end of the job. For a beautiful result, the ...