Metalwork Tips

Wire-brushed wood finishes highlight latewood lines and add a tactile, aged look without resorting to heavy distressing. The cleanest results actually start with smart sanding, then a controlled pass with abrasive nylon wheels (not steel wire), followed by a light...

Veneered doors are beautiful—and easy to ruin with a few careless sanding strokes. Unlike solid wood, a veneer is a thin decorative layer over a core. Go too coarse or press too hard and you’ll burn through, exposing the substrate...