Publisher's Synopsis
This guide to decorating and protecting wood covers a wide range of finishes including: staining, bleaching, french polishing, varnishing, waxing, marbling and liming. Each technique is accompanied by comprehensive step-by-step colour photographs, an easy-to-follow tools and materials panel, a "what can go wrong" box, useful hints and tips, and cross references to where other relevant information can be found in the book.;In addition to the traditional methods of finishing, the book includes a section on spraying - how to set up a spraying workshop and booth, which are the best spray guns, and how they can be used to imitate traditional finishes or create new special effects. A troubleshooting section explains what can go wrong with finishes and how these problems can be solved.
