WOOD FINISHING: Watch a Video Lesson on the Basics of a Urethane Finish

BySteve Maxwell September 9, 2025October 16, 2025 Reading Time: 1 minute

Watch time: 7 minutes

Are you frustrated with the results you get finishing wood in your home workshop? My online course Wood Finishing for Beginners can help. You’ll learn everything you need to know to create a handful of beautiful, interior finishes on furniture, trim and even hardwood floors using urethane, wipe-on poly, chalked paint and more. If you’ve ever had trouble putting a great finish on any kind of interior wood, this course is for you. The video above is one of the training videos from the course.

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