Synopses & Reviews
This clear, concise, and visually stunning book is the only reference guide you'll need to create the perfect wood finish every time. Whether you are restoring an antique jewelry box, shellacking a brand-new table, or sanding down your living room walls,
The Complete Guide to Wood Finishes is the essential tool for professional and beginning craftspersons alike.
In this complete resource you will find easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions for everything from preparation -- stripping and bleaching -- to simple stains and varnishes; from french polishing and oiling to ornate decorative styles; as well as marbling and stenciling. State-of-the-art information on modern spray techniques, health and safety hints, tips on the dos and don'ts of specific woods, as well as advice for correcting common mistakes are also included. A fully illustrated directory of woods plus sections on how to fix defects such as blisters and bruises, and the care and maintenance of materials ensure professional-looking, customized wood finishes on walls, ceilings, and furniture every time.
About the Author
Derrick Crump, trained as a furniture maker, has spent all his working life dealing with wood. An experienced restorer and craftsman, he now lectures on wood finishing at a London college.
Table of Contents
CONTENTSForeword
Tools and equipment
Basic tools and equipment
Brushes for finishing
Scrapers
Powered sanders
Abrasives
The finishing shop
Preparation
Bruises, dents and scratches
Dealing with blisters
Repairing veneers
Stains in the wood
Chemical stripping
How to use wood fillers
Staining wood
Bleaching wood
Grain fillers
Basic finishing techniques
French polishing
Working with colors
Oil finishes
Waxed finishes
Varnishing
Restoring old finishes
Decorative finishes
Stippling
Graining
Marbled effects
Rag rolling
Ebonizing
Stenciling
Crackle finishes
Distressing
Rubbed finishes
Pickling
Spray finishes
Spray guns and the spray workshop
Adjusting and using a spray gun
Types of spray finishes and their application
Creating special spray effects
Guide to woods
Troubleshooting
Health and safety
Glossary
Index
Useful names and addresses