Articles by Greg Williams

Finishing

I’m often asked, what’s the hardest finish for a particular application? It is usually determined that the hardness of a wood coating isn’t the real issue.

Finishing

When I was a novice at almost everything I did, I was introduced to wood finishing, touch up and repair.

Finishing

Some pieces slated for restoration have a story. Listen to your customer.

Pine with a light char, dye and lacquer topcoat applied.

Finishing

Finishing

Greg Williams

What is hardness and why does it matter?

Fillers can be frustrating

Back stories can make restorations well worth the time

The heat is on: charring can be a cool finish

Adding age and allure through the finishing process

Specialty finishes can add to your array of skills

The devil lives in the data

Step panels can give you a peek into the future

Mastering the basics leads to finer finishes

Which fill-in methods make the most sense?

Swirling changes mean new tricks for thinners

New regulations can open new doors for finishers

All online (and offline) tips are not created equal

Like nothing ever happened

Burnish your reputation with these burn-in skills

Use Finish-Up and clean up a new line of business

Lighten up, there are many ways to mask discoloration

Bleach can make your pieces brighter and lighter

Cooking up an omelet test for finishing techniques

Practice truly does make perfect with the right finish

Have a keen eye for pigments and dyes

Leaping over finishing hurdles, step by step

Lacquer costs now can mean profits later

Tootsie Roll epoxy is good for damage repair

Whole new world for waterborne finishing

Color clash can cause a deal to collapse

Pre-cat lacquers become the new standard

Dont be gun-shy about learning to spray coatings

Blanket coverage is the spray-gun game plan

Spray booths need to be used correctly

Two successful ways to fight off decay

Shedding light on getting the right sheen

Cash in with good grain-filling procedures

Proper shading can set the right tone

What really makes that wood look so good?

It doesnt pay to skimp on buying quality brushes

An old-school way to add French polish

Finishing schools for the serious student

Avoid a blotch on your finishing record

Complexion depends on what you cook up

Crackle can create an eye-popping effect

A primer on using lower-VOC finishers

Dont glaze over this coloring technique

Prepare for defects and fix them quickly

Spray is only as good as your actuator

Shellacs value stands the test of time

Take the temperature of your coating

Size up your sales rep for good service

Practice doesnt need to make perfect

A rubbed finish will seal the deal well

Cooking up an omelet test for finishing techniques

Tootsie Roll epoxy is good for damage repair

Dont be gun-shy about learning to spray coatings

It doesnt pay to skimp on buying quality brushes

Dont glaze over this coloring technique

Shellacs value stands the test of time

Practice doesnt need to make perfect