Dear Debbie: I want to purchase a free-standing electric fireplace (mantel and heating unit). They all seem to be made of fiberboard, stained a different colour of wood and finished with a lacquer or ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- You'll often hear debate about which chemical finishing product is superior: polyurethane or lacquer. Certainly, each finish possesses its own advantages and disadvantages, ...

You'll often hear debate about which chemical finishing product is superior: polyurethane or lacquer. Certainly, each finish possesses its own advantages and disadvantages, which I'll outline below to ...

If you’ve got something difficult to paint, something that's out of the ordinary, chances are good that somebody makes a specialized spray paint to coat it. There are paints to spray automotive ...

In my first two blogs, I discussed that lacquer thinner is actually a combination of different chemicals. These chemicals fall into two categories. They can be diluent solvents and, thus, dilute the ...

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We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Before you toss out an old piece of wood furniture, consider giving it new life with a fresh coat of paint; but it might be time to put down ...