Versatrim, producers of vinyl and laminate floor moldings and stairs, has acquired Artistic Finishes, manufacturers of solid ...

Wood trim is supposed to provide a finishing touch to a room. But it doesn’t always work out so neatly. And if you’ve ever tried to install trim and been frustrated by a poor fit where two pieces meet ...

Wood finishing is one of the last processes in the manufacture of furniture or cabinets and the first thing seen on the retail floor. The wood finish emphasizes the mission of the furniture, cabinets ...

Dear Pat: I just moved into a beautiful house on the National Historical Register. I have to repair and refinish the natural woodwork on the mantel and some bookcase/paneling. What are the basic steps ...

(BPT) - These days, free time is an increasingly endangered phenomenon. That’s why today’s homeowners are all in favor of spending less weekend time maintaining their homes. Vinyl siding and windows ...

While it’s true that many homeowners and hobbyists attempt to finish interior wooden furniture, trim and cabinets, few people achieve the results they’d hoped for. At least this is certainly the way ...

Here’s a foolproof, can’t-go-wrong formula: Flat or eggshell finish for walls and semi-gloss for baseboards, window and door casings, doors and moulding. The reasoning? Flat paint doesn’t reflect ...

With exterior trim sales on the rise, 2015 opened with another salvo from the major player in the fiber cement arena. Dublin, Ireland-based James Hardie Building Products released results of a study ...

If you’ve got indoor wood to finish, you need to know about something generically called coloured finishing oils. A phone call from a contractor friend last month got me thinking about this approach ...