Success
with Finishing
by Mark Cass
Softcover
210 x 275mm
175pp
Published by Guild of Master Craftsman Publications LTD, East Sussex UK
R.R.P.$39.90
ISBN 1-86108-426-9
Waxed box
Spraying a table top
Side table
Extract from back cover of book:
Good finishing is the key to a successful job, and is something that can be achieved by anyone with good preparation, basic materials and a solid understanding of what is required. Preparing the work and applying a finish is a vital part of any project, and in itself can be rewarding and enjoyable.
Whether you are contemplating a full-grain French polish job or merely considering a quick and easy wipe-on finish, Success with Finishing will guide you through the different finishes available, their characteristics and suitability for the job at hand, as well as advising on the most appropriate methods of application. The book provides a comprehensive guide to all aspects of finishing, and includes advice on tools and equipment as well as key health and safety issues.
Once
you've read it you'll feel more confident about tackling:
- Preparation
-
Staining
- Polishing
- Varnish
- Floor seals
- Spray finishes
Photos: Colour
Units of Measurement: Imperial & Metric
Contents
Introduction
Getting
Started
Overview
- Base basics
- Popular finishes
Preparation
-
Preparation from new
- Preparation from old
- Getting started
- Stripping
-
Filling
- Dust
- Grain filling
- Sanding sealer
Safety
- Working
environment
- Dust
- Poison
- Fumes
- Protective measures
- Safe
handling
Finishes
Stains
-
Types of stains
- Applying your stain
French polish
- French polish production
-
Getting started
- Application
Wax
- Getting started
- Applying wax
-
Wax types
- Other uses
Varnish
- Varnish through the ages
- Popular
finishes
- Success with varnish
Oil
- Types of oil
- Applying an oil
finish
Spray finishes
- Safety
- Professional setup
Products
-
Working methods
Floor finishes
- Getting the floor ready
- Floor stain
-
Applying the stain
- Maintenance
Paint
- Getting started
- Application
Special
effects
- Liming
- Ebonizing
- Gilding
- Fuming
- Paint
- Bleaching
-
Faking age
Projects
- Waxed box
-
Restoring a front door
- Spraying a table top
- Side table
Glossary
Index