Research consistently shows that seeing wood grain (responsibly harvested, of course) in our homes and offices boosts our mental well-being and performance; using wood with visible grain in interiors ...

This technique for enhancing grain can be used to make one species look like another or bring out the natural beauty of various woods. By Mac Simmons One of the most challenging tasks a wood finisher ...

You’ve probably seen Ferdinand Tschinkel’s work without even realizing it. The 77-year-old craftsman has been painting the doors of Ridgewood and Glendale in their distinctive faux wood grain for ...

In my last article, I stated at the end that I had written a little over 1000 words and that after doing so I felt as though I was writing an argument in favor of using water-borne finishes. For those ...

Graining is the process of reproducing the color and appearance of natural wood using paint. Fine graining is an art, and for good results craftsmen must be familiar with the appearance of the wood to ...