Common Finishing Problems

No matter how experienced or good you are at wood finishing, you‘ll still have problems now and then. Here are some of the most common and how to avoid and fix them.

Brush Marks and Orange Peel

Brush marks and orange peel are the problems that cause woodworkers to like the wipe-on/wipe-off finishes so much. Finishes such as oil, wiping varnish and wax are essentially fool proof. The problem is that they are too thin to offer much protection against moisture.

So how can you eliminate or, at least, reduce brush marks and orange peel to get