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| Coatings and LEED EQ 4.2 Rule by Tim Woolery |
Topic: LEED Compliance |
| Choosing a finish system that complies with LEED EQ 4.2 is only limited by performance requirements and on-site application restriction. All of the coatings mentioned are available in clear and pigmented versions however stains on the other hand have a more limited offering and your coating supplie... |
| Published: Monday 19 January, 2009 |
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| LEED's & The Cabinet Shop by Tim Woolery |
Topic: LEED Compliance |
| Leadership in Energy and Environ mental Design, (LEED), was developed by the U.S. Green building council to promote a a mission of “producing a new generation of buildings that deliver high performance inside and out.” |
| Published: Wednesday 03 December, 2008 |
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| French Polishing by Mac Simmons |
Topic: Wood Finishing & Touchup |
| French polishing is one of the classic finishes for wood. Although French polishing came to the fore in the late 19th century, the underlying premise of using shellac has been used for nearly 4000 years. In this article we offer advice on one particular French polishing technique, although there are... |
| Published: Tuesday 27 May, 2008 |
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| Using Wood Bleach by Jeff Jewitt |
Topic: Wood Finishing & Touchup |
| TYPES OF BLEACHES
There are three general classification of bleaches used on wood; peroxide or "two-part" bleaches, chlorine bleach and oxalic acid. Each type will work on some colors and not on others. The trick in using any bleach is selecting the correct one for the stain. Knowing beforehand wha... |
| Published: Monday 21 April, 2008 |
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| Glaze "inking" the New Look in Cabinets? by Terry Parrish |
Topic: Wood Finishing & Touchup |
| When you take a look around glaze seems to be more popular than ever on cabinets and furniture. There are more glaze colors and more different glaze applications today than ever before. Traditional methods of applying glazes by wiping, dry brushing and accenting are still very popular, but the one... |
| Published: Wednesday 05 March, 2008 |
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| Traditional Finish Still Yields Superb Results by Jeff Jewitt |
Topic: Wood Finishing & Touchup |
| To the average person, shellac probably invokes many negative perceptions. Poor water and heat resistance, difficult to apply, poor drying and low durability are all criticisms that I hear when I mention shellac to my clients or other woodworkers. While some of these criticisms are valid, many are n... |
| Published: Monday 03 March, 2008 |
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| Choosing The Right Finish by Jeff Jewitt |
Topic: Wood Finishing & Touchup |
| Undoubtedly, one of the continuing bugaboos for woodworkers is finishing. Though undaunted by complex joinery or intricate and precise machining, many woodworkers still cringe at the thought of applying a finish to their work. "choosing the best finish for my project" is one of the first hurdles to ... |
| Published: Sunday 10 February, 2008 |
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| Going by the Numbers to Repair Damages in the Finish by Mac Simmons |
Topic: Wood Finishing & Touchup |
| Some professionals in the finishing repair and restoration business define and classify different types of damages according to a simple system. Using this uniform damage numbering system helps the pros describe all damages by using only three numbers. Knowing what each damage number represents allo... |
| Published: Tuesday 15 January, 2008 |
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| Do you know your costs? by Terry Parrish |
Topic: Wood Finishing & Touchup |
| Prices are increasing and there is not a single business or individual that is not, or has not been effected. I don't like it, I'm sure your customers don't like it, but it's a reality that we cannot change. So take a deep breath, forget what you used to pay and start working on your current costs a... |
| Published: Monday 03 December, 2007 |
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| Don't Sneer When You Say Veneer! by Terry Parrish |
Topic: Wood Finishing & Touchup |
| While there are many reasons for using veneered construction; the ones we are most familiar with today are most often for economy. Paper and/or vinyl printed with wood grain to make "fake wood" or paper thin veneers applied by machines to hide inferior substrates, etc. With a little research you wil... |
| Published: Wednesday 21 November, 2007 |
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