Painting and Finishing

Acheive an even-colored finish on dissimilar woods and species using dye stainsby Peter Gedrys

Layers of dye and glaze add instant character to an inexpensive interior doorby Peter Gedrys

by Don Mathis

Most stains are engineered to color and protect wood in a single coat and are available in oil-based, water-based, and water-based epoxy-fortified mixturesby Matthew Teague

A finish job years in the making takes a few turns, but comes out all right in the endby Kevin Ireton

by Tim Leahy

by Bob Kelland

For quick texture touch-ups, grab a plastic bottle, some joint compound, and an air gunby Charles Miller

Whether you’re staining a door, built-in cabinetry, or the millwork in between, follow these steps for a flawless finishby Tim Leahy

To get good finishing results, you need to understand the two main types of wood stain available and the way they performby Rob Yagid

For flawless wood floors, avoid these installation and finishing mistakesby Charles Peterson

Stats on everything from paint sales and components to factories and labor costs by Scott Gibson

Does price matter, or is a latex caulk by any other name still the same?by Rob Yagid

Click before you dip. For a quality paint job, the first thing you need to do is consult our collection of tips and advice from the pros.

by Tim Leahy

Because the binders, pigments, and additives that make long-lasting, durable finishes don’t come cheapby Scott Gibson

Although never an easy task, these techniques help simplify a tough jobby Rex Alexander

EndCuts sealerby Mike Guertin

Product Review: Aura paint with colorlock technologyby Brian Pontolilo