A hand or power tool is an investment that can last many years when properly maintained. I assume caring for your tools is a ritual you follow, but what about your spray equipment? This seems to be a stumbling block for some folks, because over the past 35 years of crawling through finishing shops, I […]
My Wood Finishing Troubleshooting Cheat Sheet: Spray Gun Maintenance Read More »
‘Tis the season for giving, so today I thought we could exchange some ideas on the best wood finishing gifts you ever received…or gave. Feel free to think outside the box. It could be a tool or piece of equipment… Or simply a piece of great advice. Here’s are a few of my best wood
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I must admit, after months of development and testing… The launch of the NEW Emtech NR4000 Stain Series is exceeding all expectations. My sincerest “Thank You!” for all the kind words and orders coming in. I’ve been fielding common questions, too, so I shot the above video that covers… • Performance Benefits vs. Older Stains
Introducing the NEW Emtech NR4000 Stain Series Read More »
Enhancing or changing the color of wood is one of the most powerful and creative tools available to you. And there can be many considerations before you decide on using a dye- or pigment-based stain (or a dye/pigment blend). But before we even start considering the application, we should first learn how the two types
Wood Stains 101: Understanding Dye vs. Pigment Stains Read More »
One of my new customers recently asked me if there are any good books about the art and science of wood finishing that can greatly streamline the learning curve. She had been spending a lot of time searching the web for reliable, practical and proven tips and procedures that would get her off on the
The Most Important Wood Finishing Books in My Library (and Yours) Read More »
I think you’re going to like today’s topic, even if it’s not a technical, wood finishing “tip.” Given Labor Day is coming up and we’re honoring workers and workmanship… What I’d love to talk about is… How YOU got your start in wood finishing. Look, we all know woodworking and finishing isn’t easy – it
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If you’re reading this, you probably do most or all of your wood finishing. But there’s also a good chance (due to workload, scheduling, etc.,) you may need to find a good wood finisher you can rely on from time to time. The challenge is, trusting your work (and deadlines) to someone else isn’t easy.
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You probably know I make a full line of water based wood finishes – everything from primers and sealers, to stains and topcoats. And while I’d like to think you’re using all of them, all the time… I know that’s not the case. There are some very good wood finishing products made by companies other
Products that “Play Nice” with Emtech Water Based Wood Finishes Read More »
(Updated July 2020) Sometimes you’re working on a project and you realize you’ve got some oil stain that you want to use or finish up—or simply that you’d applied an oil-based stain, but you’re wanting to use your EMTECH water-based Sealer (for example, USH 3000 UltraSeal-Water Based Shellac Sealer or EM1000 Universal Sanding Sealer) on top
Can You Apply Water-Based Sealer over an Oil-Based Stain? Read More »
Given that people know that they should wear a mask when sanding, we still come across the wood finishing safety question of do I have to wear a mask when I spray a water based finish? Yes, you do. When manufacturers of water-based wood finishes began to come onto the scene with their products, the
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