The cracked finish - called screpolante, krakele or crackle, depending on the source of the finishing materials used - is...
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.
I can say I have a long relationship with BIFE, we've only known each other for 25 years. We only meet once a year, in September, and in all these years we have never...
I discovered the wooden church in the commune of Leleasca, Olt county, during the Pentecost weekend. From what I saw afterwards, it is a church...
The world of wine is fascinating and wine lovers are very special people. They know a lot about the influence of soil on...
As a sequel to the article Wood Staining Solutions, I'll tell you about the methods of stain application and how they influence...
Until the middle of the 20th century, boats were made only of wood. Industrial development and the emergence of new materials such as fiberglass...
Natural drying of finishing materials in the environment is also called conventional drying. By drying, primers and varnishes in...
My friend Daniela Ivanov, with whom I share a passion for wood, gave me the idea for this article. She told me about a German company that makes...
Japan is a wonderful mix of new and old. A country that since the years after World War II has always been at the forefront of...
I thought I'd tell you today about my kitchen. It's not new, it's already more than 8 years old, but because I did the finishing myself, in a...