How to Apply a Paint Finish to Wood Projects How to Apply This Finish 1. Sand the project up through the grits to150-grit a. It is a good idea to sand pieces that will be hard to reach before assembly. 2. If you have any nail holes, cracks or defects in the wood, fill them now with a wood filler — sand smooth 3. Brush on a coat of latex primer — sand smooth when it dries 4. Brush on a coat of Chalk or Milk-Paint. (A second coat may be required) 5. Rub on a coat of colored wax as an accent Supply

How to Apply a Natural Finish on Close Grained Hardwood Examples: Maple, Birch, Beech, etc. How to apply this finish: 1. Sand the project up through the grits until at least 220-grit a. It is a good idea to sand pieces that will be hard to reach before assembly. 2. Wipe the project with mineral spirits to check for glue splotches 3. Use a good quality Danish Oil type finish a. Flood it on, let it sit and wipe it off b. Let towels dry flat and dispose of properly! 4. If you have any nail holes, c

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