Formatted Contents Note:
Assessing the Job 4 -- Choosing a Finish 6 -- Gathering the Gear 9 -- Preparing the Surface 15 -- Chapter 2 Kitchens and Bathrooms 22 -- Cabinets and Shelves 24 -- Countertops and Work Surfaces 30 -- Food Contact Surfaces 36 -- Chapter 3 Built-Ins and Paneling 40 -- Prefinishes 42 -- Stains and Color 44 -- Top Coats 47 -- Chapter 4 Interior Doors and Trim 52 -- New- and Old-Wood Preparation 54 -- Stains under Clear Top Coats 58 -- Primed and Painted Trim 62 -- Chapter 5 Floors, Stairs, and Balustrades 68 -- Stripping and Rough Sanding 70 -- Filling and Second Sanding 76 -- Applying Stain and Finish 79 -- Finishing Stairs and Balustrades 85 -- Chapter 6 Furniture 88 -- Touching Up and Renewing 90 -- Stripping Old Finishes 93 -- Sanding, Staining, and Sealing 97 -- Applying Clear Finishes 102 -- Chapter 7 Siding and Clapboards 106 -- Preparing the Surfaces 108 -- Choosing the Finish 115 -- Applying the Finish 119 -- Chapter 8 Windows, Doors, and Trim 128 -- Preparing the Surfaces 130 -- Selecting Stain and Clear Sealer 134 -- Selecting Paint 135 -- Applying the Finish 138 -- Chapter 9 Decks, Porches, and Fences 144 -- Deck Strategies 146 -- Choosing the Right Finish 148 -- Applying Finishes 150 -- Maintaining Finishes 153 -- Chapter 10 Patio Furniture and Ornaments 156 -- Clear Finishes 158 -- Solid Colors 160 -- Painted Gems and Ornaments 162.
