With 21st Century high-tech lacquer coatings, lacquer thinner is not always lacquer thinner. If all lacquer thinners were the same, adding a little bit more would be easy. But, it’s not. As most folks ...

You'll often hear debate about which chemical finishing product is superior: polyurethane or lacquer. Certainly, each finish possesses its own advantages and disadvantages, which I'll outline below to ...

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If not properly maintained, bright metal hardware and furniture made of lustrous stainless steel, polished brass or shiny chromium will oxidize and become dull. Here are some pointers on how to clean ...

Q: I had painters in my house a few weeks ago and just noticed paint left on the sideboard in my dining room. This is beautiful cherry furniture and is part of a custom set made for me by John Landis.

Q: We have several pieces of a dining room set that is 50 years old. The chairs and table legs in particular are dirty. To clean them, I considered vinegar and soap, and I purchased two cleaners, ...

One trend we see everywhere and especially on Pinterest boards is lacquered walls. So shiny. So snazzy. So sensational. But how in the world do you get walls that glimmer at night and bedazzle during ...