Whenever it is feasible I try to finish my woodwork before I install it. I feel that this allows for the absolute best possible finish. However, there are times when this method is neither practical nor desirable. I just installed a large built-in bench in a...
I am in the final stages of reconstructing a house. If you would have visited the site a few weeks ago you would have thought that the process was one of chaos. However, that was not the case. Things often appear messier during that phase of construction due to the...
I am in the process of staining and finishing interior doors for a customer. The job involves not only staining the wood but also spraying on two protective top coats. Normally, I would use a lacquer finish, and this is what I asked my Sherwin Williams representative...
I’m installing a luxury tub in a client’s bathroom that I’m remodeling. The tub is made by Kohler, and it is definitely a quality product. Giant jet bathtubs were popular in homes that were constructed in the 1990s. However, their use faded because...
Construction is like life. Many small steps are needed to achieve a goal, and often those steps constitute the majority of the work needed. The home that I’m rebuilding has 13 interior doors and those doors all have door casings. The house has 600 feet of...
