Staining and Polishing - Including Varnishing and Other Methods of Finishing Wood - William Fairham

This book contains a detailed guide to staining and polishing wood, and also includes information on varnishing and other methods of finishing wood. Complete with illustrations and a plethora of helpful tips, this book is ideal for those with little or no experience and makes for a great addition to collections of woodworking and DIY literature. The chapters of this book include: Preparations of Work – Glasspapering – Cleaning – Damping; Staining – Applying the Stain, Colour Schemes, Staining Wicker Work – Dyeing Woods; French Polishing – Sizing-in and Bodying-In; The Acid Finish, Glazing and Dry Shining, Wax-Polishing, Oil-Polishing, Ebonising or Black Polishing, et cetera. This antique book has been chosen for modern republication due to its timeless instructional value, and we are proud to republish it here complete with a new prefatory introduction on wood finishing.

EAN: 9781447464716