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

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.