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Paints and Finishes

How to Test Paint Stripper for Your Next Refinishing Project

Save time and materials when stripping painted wood by figuring out the ideal wait time and application thickness before tackling the entire job.
How to Stain Pine

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 Recognize the 2018 ProPaint Award Winners

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

Pre-stain conditioner, tape measures, drywall, lally columns, passive houses, and stairs.