UPDATED: May 2025 I’m guessing you’re no stranger to searching Google for occasional help when using water based wood finishes. To be sure, there is a lot of great information on the Web. But there is also a lot of MIS-information. Even from so-called “experts.” At best, their statements are “mostly right” (in specific situations). […]
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As a follow-up to my article on using CL100 Crosslinker, now is a great time to answer a related question, namely: What is the best way for you and/or your customers to SAFELY clean spills, grease, dirt, etc., from a Target Coatings-finished project? It’s a related question because, even though CL100 Crosslinker increases our coatings’
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Updated: July 2024 Varnish – it’s a word that has seen a lot of mileage over the centuries. It is perhaps the oldest type of coating chemistry man has kept in his artisan quiver of tools to protect a wide array of objects and surfaces. Can a water-based varnish exist in modern times? Varnish is
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Not sure if you saw my recent article on achieving the Natural Wood Look, but in it… I mentioned how I sometimes use a plastic door sweep to apply grain filler. Here’s how that came about, and then I’d love to hear what makeshift tools or “hacks” you’ve discovered. So, as I was prepping for
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I would never risk my credibility by saying, “you can use water based stains EXACTLY how you use oil based stains and achieve the same results.” But for every “fault” voiced about water based stains, there is a pretty easy “fix.” And here are three key ones you should know: THE FAULT: “Water-based stains can
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In Part 1 of this article, I discussed how to set up a temporary spray finishing area in your shop. For those who want to take the next step, in today’s video (above) I’ll show you a few ways to make a wood finishing spray booth for your shop. Keep in mind, these are four
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Have you ever needed to set up a temporary spray finishing area in your shop? If you’ve read my previous Target Coatings blog posts and/or follow me on social media, you know I have a spray booth in my shop. But that wasn’t always the case. And based on discussions I’ve had with lots of
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The number one question I’m asked is… “Can I apply your water based finish over oil-based stain?” As you’ll see in the video above, the answer is… YES! And I’ll show you exactly how to do it. It’s not complicated, but there are some steps that must be performed in the right way… And in
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“To Fill or Not to Fill… That is the Question.” This article walks you through how to work with grain filler. When I was making furniture for a living, nearly every one of my clients had their own idea of what constituted “finely finished” furniture. That enabled (or should I say “forced”) me to develop
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How to Get the Ultimate Furniture Finish – Part 2. By Marty Schlosser In Part 1 of this article, I shared my first three “pro tips” for getting the ultimate furniture finish… 1. Understanding Objectives 2. Selecting Finishing Materials & Equipment 3. Preparation Today, I’m going to share tips #4 through #7. So, let’s pick
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