Staining and Polishing - Including Varnishing & Other Methods of Finishing Wood, with Appendix of Recipes

By J.C.S. Brough

Book Overview

This vintage book contains a complete guide to staining and polishing wood, with information on enamelling, varnishing, and other methods of finishing. Complete with simple instructions and a catalogue of useful recipes, this volume is highly recommended for anyone with a practical interest in wood finishing. Contents include: "Stains for Woods", "The Various Stains", "Woods for Staining", "Preparing the Wood", "Staining", "A Colour Chart", "Colour Schemes and Operations", "Staining Relief Material", Impregnated Wood", "Ebonising", "Staining Wicker-Work", "Dyeing Woods", etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly rare and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on wood finishing.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1846646359
• ISBN13: 9781846646355
• Release Date: December 2014
• Publisher: Home Farm Books
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.5" x 8.5"