Many wood varnishers have come across the terms "thixotropic", "thixotropic" or simply "thixo", referring...
Author - Mihaela Radu
Mihaela Radu is a chemical engineer but has a great passion for wood. She has been working in the field for more than 20 years, wood finishing being what defined her during this period. She gained experience working in a research institute, in her own company, as well as in a multinational. She wants to continuously share her experience with those who have the same passion - and more.
The other day a few atypical wood carvings caught my eye, which immediately made me think of other materials, of paper, of...
The varnish application methods recommended in the product datasheets reminded me of an application method that was unfairly treated with less...
I ended last week's article on the comparison between hardwood and softwood by saying that hardwood species are...
Suppliers of wood finishing products are continually telling their partners that a prerequisite for a quality finish is also...
Today's story is linked to World War II and even now it is 100% sure it is not just a legend. It is a humorous...
Marta's Vineyard is a popular island in the US state of Massachusetts, famous for the vacation homes that many celebrities have...
To get a good stain or varnish on the wooden objects you have decided to finish, whether you are an amateur or a professional...
The main problem during periods when it is very cold and the temperature drops well below 0 degrees Celsius is the drop in humidity in the atmosphere....
In my previous posts on wood structure, I have only described species from the hardwood category. Before going on to present some species...



