There are multiple types of wood finishes to choose from, like polyurethanes, lacquers, varnishes and oils. Each offers varying levels of durability, protection and aesthetics. So, when choosing the ...

You'll often hear debate about which chemical finishing product is superior: polyurethane or lacquer. Certainly, each finish possesses its own advantages and disadvantages, which I'll outline below to ...

Refinishing orange-toned furniture can be a messy and time-consuming task for DIYers, but you can easily change the color of ...

Fossil fuel-based polyurethane foam has been a firm favourite in furniture manufacturing for over half a century. Jane Englefield investigates the consequences of this dependable but unsustainable ...

More than 1.2 billion pounds of highly flammable polyurethane foam is produced every year in the United States. “It is the cushioning material of choice in nearly all upholstered furniture and ...