Plywood edges perform like the end grain of most woods when stained: they absorb more stain than the rest of the surface and get darker. With plywood, the edges usually appear blotchy and unattractive ...

For shellac finish users, good news: Shellac flakes have become more plentiful. Even those familiar with shellac may not know that it starts out as a crusty protective coating secreted on tree ...

Staining a piece of wood is a way to enhance the grain's natural beauty, but sometimes the results don't turn out as expected. A woodworking project can wind up with an uneven stain absorption if it ...