Foreword.

Acknowledgments.

1. Introduction to Wood Finishing.

2. Finishing Tools and Supplies.

3. Types of Wood.

4. Introduction to Finish Technology.

5. Veneering.

6. Inlaying.

7. Repairing and Restoring.

8. Stripping Finishes.

9. Wood Preparation.

10. Staining.

11. Shellac Finishes.

12. Varnish Finishes.

13. Lacquer Finishes.

14. Paint and Enamel Finishes.

15. Oil and Wax Finishes.

16. Rubbing, Waxing, and Polishing Finishes.

17. Antiquing (Glazing) and Related Techniques.

18. Gilding and Bronzing.

19. Decorating Furniture.

20. Safety: Fire, Health, and the Environment.

Glossary.

References.

Index.

James E. Brumbaugh has spent twenty years in the residential and light commercial construction industry. He is an accomplished educator fluent in several languages, and has written more than fifteen books on HVAC, construction, and the building trades.