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Paints and Finishes

How to Stain Pine

March 6, 2019

The key to an even finish is to start with a coat of polyurethane to seal the surface.
Finish Fix for a Varnished Door

February 27, 2019

Expert wood-finisher Peter Gedrys offers advice for maintaining and refreshing aging spar varnish on an exterior wood door.
Clean Oil-Based Finish From a Brush

January 31, 2019

Leaving paint on a brush can ruin it—here’s how to clean brushes the right way.
Simple Way to Keep Spray Paint Spraying

January 12, 2019

Don't waste paint by clearing the nozzle after every use–do this instead.
Choose the Right Primer for Your Next Painting Project

November 7, 2018

Get the lowdown on the four most common formulations, and an overview of specialty primers for every possible substrate and situation, so you can find the right product for the job.
Make Your Own Wallpaper-Hanging Tools

November 2, 2018

Turn old plastic buckets into pro-level wallpaper smoothers that are faster and safer to use than their store-bought counterparts.
Why I Build: Graeme Clohosey, Painter

October 26, 2018

A master painter and business owner talks about how and why he constantly raises the level of quality he expects from himself and his crew.
Fine Homebuilding and Benjamin Moore Award the Best Painters in Home Building

October 11, 2018

In partnership with Benjamin Moore, Fine Homebuilding names the winners in our Pro Paint awards contest.
Podcast Episode 116 — Math and Metrics

May 25, 2018

Pre-stain conditioner, tape measures, drywall, lally columns, passive houses, and stairs.
Podcast Episode 112 — How to Hire a Contractor

April 27, 2018

Primers, sealers, paints, sprayers, and rollers; soapstone and concrete countertops; greenwashing and the true costs of net-zero homes; and woodworking and rocking chairs.

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